Shelf ready packaging

Bonding Method and Component for use therein

A method of bonding a PDC element 8 to a support 12 comprises locating a multi-layered thermal coupling component 26 between a diamond layer 10 of the PDC element 8 and a heat sink 24, using the heat sink 24 to cool the diamond layer 10 of the PDC element 8, and bonding a substrate 12 of the PDC element 8 to the support 14.

Polycrystalline diamond cutting element

A polycrystalline-diamond cutting clement (50) is disclosed for a drill bit of a downhole tool. The cutting element (50) includes a substrate (24) and a diamond table bonded to the substrate (24). The diamond table includes a diamond filler with at least one leached polycrystalline diamond segment (54) packed therein along at least one working surface thereof. The cutting element (50) may be formed by positioning the diamond table on the substrate (24) and bonding the diamond table onto the substrate (24) such that the polycrystalline diamond segment (54) is positioned along at least one working surface of the diamond table. A spark plasma sintering or double press operation may be used to bond the diamond table onto the substrate (24).

Control mechanism operable by rotation about a horizontal axis parallel to a front face of a cooker

A manual control mechanism for a heating unit of a domestic cooker 1 having a front face in the form of a control operable by rotation about a substantially horizontal axis parallel to the front face of the cooker. A plurality of such axially aligned manual control mechanisms 11, 12, 13 may be provided in a cylindrical rail 7 mounted on the front of the cooker for controlling heating elements 4, 5, 6 respectively. Each control mechanism may comprise a tubular twist grip rotatably movable from an off position to one or more on positions, where the twist grip preferably includes a resiliently biased latching member (17), a locking pin (19), a notch (21), a cam track (22), an end stop (23), and a plurality of detents (24). Rotation of the twist grip may either be applied to the operation of a control valve (30) for the supply of gas to a heating unit or to the operation of a control device for the supply of power to an electric heating unit. Also, a towel rail mounting on the front of a cooker ...

Rotary tool

A drill bit includes a body which is rotatable, in use, about a body axis for drilling, and a cutting element 10 comprising a superhard portion 4 with a cutting face and fixed to an underlying substrate 5. The cutting element 10 is secured to the drill body so as to be moveable in a direction of movement when the drill bit is rotates, the cutting element 10 further being rotatable about a cutting element axis 7 thereof. The cutting element axis 7 extends away from the superhard material 4 through the substrate 5, and the cutting element axis 7 is tilted towards the direction of movement. The arrangement is such that the cutting element 10 has a leading surface (2a, fig 8) which bears against the formation and a trailing surface (2b, fig 8) which is spaced from the formation.

Shelf ready packaging

The packaging comprises a length of elastic tape (10) secured at or towards its ends to foldable sheet material (12), in which at the time that the length of elastic tape is so secured: i) the length of elastic tape is bent and twisted and ii) the foldable sheet material is not in its fully erected configuration, so that as the foldable sheet material is folded towards its fully erected configuration the length of elastic tape is untwisted and deployed to a position in which it can be stretched to extend behind contents loaded into the packaging so as to bias the contents in a predetermined direction, e.g. to a zone for display to or removal by a customer. Corresponding methods and apparatus for manufacturing such packaging are also disclosed.

Oven compartment for a heat-storage cooker comprising a ceramic material

An improved oven compartment 6 for a heat-storage domestic cooker comprising a rear wall 7, a bottom wall 8, a top wall 9, and opposite side walls 10, all fitted together to form a cooking space. Each of the walls may be formed by a rectangular plate which is symmetrical about both of its major axes. The inner faces of the side walls may be formed with a plurality of parallel grooves 12 for supporting shelves and cooking vessels directly. The walls may also interlock along their adjacent edges and be additionally held together with adhesive in order to make the compartment air-tight when the door is closed. The oven walls are preferably moulded from a ceramic material, such as a synthetic refractory ceramic, and most preferably moulded from silicon carbide (SiC). Also disclosed, a domestic cooker (1) comprising a frame (2) supporting at least one oven compartment, a hinge mounted door (3) on the frame to close the open face of the compartment opposite the rear wall, and an electric heating ...

Bonding method and component for use therein

Shelf ready packaging

The packaging comprises a length of elastic material 10 secured at or towards its ends to foldable sheet material 12, in which at the time that the length of elastic material is so secured: the length of elastic material is bent and/or twisted and the foldable sheet material is not in its fully erected configuration, so that as the foldable sheet material is folded towards its fully erected configuration the length of elastic material is deployed to a position in which it can be stretched to extend behind contents within the packaging so as to bias the contents in a predetermined direction, e.g. to a zone for display to or removal by a customer. As items are removed from the packaging, the remaining items are pushed into a removal zone so that the items remain highly visible to a customer, when the packaging is placed on a shelf. Corresponding methods and apparatus for manufacturing such packaging are also disclosed.

MACHINE CREATION OF PROGRAM WITH FRAME ANALYSIS METHOD AND APPARATUS

Methods, apparatus, and systems to create, output, and use animation programs comprising keyframes, objects, object states, and programming elements. Objects, object states, and programming elements may be created through image analysis of image input. Animation programs may be output as videos, as non-linear interactive experiences, and/or may be used to control electronic actuators in articulated armatures.

Compounds and Methods for Modulating an Immune Response

The present invention relates to the identification of proteins which bind the dendritic cell marker known as Clec9A. The present invention provides new compounds for targeting therapeutic agents such as antigens to dendritic cells. Also provided are methods of modulating a humoral and/or T cell mediated immune response to the antigen, methods of delivery of a cytotoxic agent to dendritic cells thereof involved in diseased states, methods of modulating the uptake and/or clearance of cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof, and methods of modulating antigen recognition, processing and/or presentation, as well as immune responses to material derived from cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof. 2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence which is at least 90% identical to any one or more of SEQ ID NO's 48 to 80.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is conjugated to a therapeutic agent.4. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the therapeutic agent is an antigen.5. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the therapeutic agent is selected from the group consisting of a cytotoxic agent claim 3 , a cancer antigen claim 3 , a self antigen claim 3 , an allergen claim 3 , or an antigen from an infectious organism.6. The composition of claim 3 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a drug and/or pharmacological agent.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide is conjugated to a detectable label.8. A composition comprising a compound that binds a polypeptide which comprises:i) an amino acid sequence as provided in any one of SEQ ID NO's 48 to 80;ii) an amino acid sequence which is at least 50% identical to any one or more of SEQ ID NO's 48 to 80; and/oriii) a biologically active fragment of i) or ii).9. The composition of which binds a polypeptide which ...

MULTIPLEXED RFAGC FOR FREQUENCY DIVERSITY RECEIVERS

The present invention concerns a system for controlling gain when time-sharing a tuner in a frequency diversity receiver. Two radio-frequency automatic gain control (RFAGC) filter capacitors are used, each capacitor corresponding to one of the currently utilized frequencies in the frequency diversity scheme. The capacitors are switched in tandem with the tuner frequency selection. This allows the capacitor associated with a tuned frequency to retain the RFAGC voltage until the tuner returns to that frequency. 1. An apparatus comprising:a tuner;a demodulator coupled to said tuner;a first capacitor coupled to a source of reference potential;a second capacitor coupled to said source of reference potential; anda switch coupled to said tuner for selectively coupling said tuner to one of said first capacitor or said second capacitor.2. The apparatus of wherein said switch couples said tuner to said first capacitor during tuning of a first frequency and said switch couples said second capacitor to said tuner during tuning of a second frequency by said tuner.3. The apparatus of wherein during said tuning of a first frequency by said tuner claim 2 , said first capacitor is selectively charged claim 2 , and during said tuning of a second frequency by said tuner claim 2 , said second capacitor is selectively charged.4. The apparatus of wherein said selective charging is performed in accordance with the setting of a radio-frequency automatic gain control (RFAGC) level.5. The apparatus of wherein the state of said switch is changed responsive to changes in the frequency tuned by said tuner.6. The apparatus of wherein said first capacitor and said second capacitor are coupled to ground.7. An apparatus comprising:a tuner;a demodulator coupled to said tuner. a first capacitor coupled to said tuner;a first switch for selectively coupling said first capacitor to a source of reference potential;a second capacitor coupled to said tuner; anda second switch for selectively coupling said ...

Integrated reciprocating primer drive arrangement

A pump assembly includes a centrifugal pump having an intake, a discharge, a pump chamber and an impeller to deliver water from the intake to the discharge. A priming system is fluidly coupled to the pump chamber. A drive assembly includes a drive shaft coupled to the priming system and positioned around an impeller shaft coupled to the impeller for selective rotatable coupling of the impeller shaft and the drive shaft.

VARIABLE AND INTERLEAVED SCANNING IN LASER PROJECTORS

A method of operating a miniature projector that comprises: receiving image data to project; generating light beams for a screen; scanning the light beams according to a first pattern from a first edge to an ending edge in the screen to form at least one image, the first pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillate along a first axis as the beams progressively scan along a second axis, the second axis being substantially perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the first pattern has a first oscillation from the first edge that is directed in a first direction along the first axis; and scanning the light beams according to a second pattern from a second edge to a second ending edge for the screen to form at least another image, the second pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillate along the first axis as the beams progressively scan along the second axis, wherein the second pattern has a first oscillation from the second edge that is directed in a second direction along the first axis that is opposite the first direction. 1. A method comprising the steps of:receiving image data for images to scan;generating light beams responsive to the image data;scanning the light beams according to a first pattern from a first edge to an ending edge to form at least one image, the first pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillate along a first axis as the beams progressively scan along a second axis, the second axis being substantially perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the first pattern has a first oscillation from the first edge that is directed in a first direction along the first axis; andscanning the light beams according to a second pattern from a second edge to a second ending edge to form at least another image, the second pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillate along the first axis as the beams progressively scan along the second axis, wherein ...

VARIABLE AND SERRATED SCANNING IN LASER PROJECTORS

A miniature projector is provided that comprises: a means for providing at least three different light beams of different color; and a means for scanning the light beams; wherein the scanning means is adapted to scan the light beams according to a pattern from a first edge to an ending edge in the screen to form an image, the pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillates along a first axis as the beams progressively scan along a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis, and wherein the wave pattern is a composite of a vertical scan profile and horizontal scan profile and the vertical scan profile has a cyclic wobulation corresponding to the amplitudes. 1. A method comprising the steps of:receiving image data for an image to scan;generating light beams responsive to the image data;forming a horizontal scan profile to direct the light beams, the horizontal scan profile comprises cycles having oscillating amplitudes that are substantially parallel to a first axis and substantially perpendicular to a second axis;forming a cyclic wobulation responsive to the cycles;forming a vertical scan profile that includes the cyclic wobulation; andscanning the light beams according to a wave pattern that is a composite of the vertical scan profile and the horizontal scan profile to form the image such that the light beams are driven vertically parallel to the second axis from a first edge to an ending edge while oscillating horizontally parallel the first axis;wherein a variable scan velocity values are employed in the second axis.2. The method of comprisinggenerating a baseline vertical scan profile of motion along the second axis as a function of time;providing or selecting a cyclic wobulation profile of motion along the second axis versus time, wherein the cyclic wobulation profile comprises individual wobulation cycles in which one wobulation cycle corresponds to one half of a single wave of a wave pattern and another ...

BROADCAST CONTENT MANAGEMENT BASED ON CATEGORIZATION

A method for a content provider to manage broadcast content including selecting content to be broadcast, determining a category of the selected content, tagging the selected content and transmitting the tagged selected content to a content aggregator for broadcasting. Also described is a method for a content aggregator to broadcast content including receiving selected content from a content provider, determining when to broadcast the selected content and determining whether to broadcast any part of the selected content prior to a schedule time and broadcasting the selected content responsive to the determining step. 1. A method for a content provider to manage broadcast content , said method comprising:selecting content to be broadcast;determining a category of said selected content, wherein said category is at least one of real time content, effective real time content, non-real time content and time opportunistic content;tagging said selected content; andtransmitting said tagged selected content to a content aggregator for broadcasting, wherein said content aggregator receives content from the various content providers and forwards said content to transmission antennas for broadcasting to customers' premises, and further, wherein ownership of said content aggregator is vested in said content providers.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said tagged selected content includes tags as part of the content.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said tagged selected content includes tags separately from the content.4. (canceled)5. The method according to claim 1 , where real time content is delivered at a time of consumption.6. The method according to claim 1 , where effective real time content may be delivered either completely or partially before and up to a time of consumption but consumption is permitted only at or after a scheduled time.7. The method according to claim 1 , where non-real time content is delivered at any time before and up to a ...

Manufacturing method

A manufacturing method includes the steps of providing a mould containing a matrix material, providing an infiltrant material arranged so that, when molten, the infiltrant material will infiltrate into the matrix material, and heating the matrix material and the infiltrant material by induction heating using an induction heater. The induction heater includes a first coil and a second coil, wherein the first and second coils are energised independently of one another to allow increased control over the heating of different parts of the matrix material and infiltrant material within the mould.

PORTABLE PARTS WASHER

A portable parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts that includes a washer body having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a wash basin formed within the upper portion having inner sidewalls, a floor panel and at least one drain aperture. The portable parts washer also includes an in-use reservoir formed within the lower portion of the washer body and having a bottom panel spaced from the floor panel and outer sidewalls, and which is configured to receive cleaning fluid from the wash basin through the drain aperture when the floor panel is in a substantially horizontal orientation. The portable parts washer further includes a storage reservoir formed within the upper and lower portions and which is configured to contain the cleaning fluid from the in-use reservoir when the floor panel is rotated to a substantially vertical orientation. 1. A parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts , the parts washer comprising: a wash basin formed into an upper portion and having inner sidewalls, a floor panel and at least one drain aperture, with the upper edges of the inner sidewalls forming a wash basin opening;', 'an internal reservoir formed in the lower portion and having outer sidewalls and a bottom panel spaced from the floor panel, the internal reservoir being configured to receive cleaning fluid from the wash basin through the at least one drain aperture when the floor panel is in a substantially horizontal orientation; and', 'a handle formed into an outer sidewall and adapted to suspend the parts wash when the floor panel is in a substantially vertical orientation; and', 'wherein the cleaning fluid in contained within the internal reservoir when the floor panel is rotated from the horizontal orientation to the vertical orientation., 'a washer body having an upper portion and a lower portion, the washer body including21. The parts washer according to aspect , further comprising a lid rotatably coupled to the body proximate an inner sidewall and configured to cover ...

Solar Panel Mounting Structure

A mounting structure for a solar panel assembly, having a plurality of solar panels, includes a plurality of vertical support legs and a grid assembly. The grid assembly includes a plurality of north-south members and the east-west members. The plurality of north-south members include a plurality of elongated slots to allow attachment to the vertical support legs despite any manufacturing tolerances that may exist in the components. The plurality of east-west members include a plurality of elongated slots to allow attachment to the north-south members despite any manufacturing tolerances that may exist in the components. 1. A mounting structure for a solar panel assembly , comprising:a plurality of front support legs having a first height, each front support leg having an upper end for communicating with a solar array and a lower end configured for communicating with ground;a plurality of rear support legs having a second height, wherein the second height is greater than the first height, each of the plurality of rear support legs having an upper end for communicating with the solar array and a lower end configured for communicating with ground;a grid pattern for receiving a plurality of solar arrays, the grid pattern being generally planar and supported by the front support legs and the rear support legs at an angle with respect to ground, including:a plurality of north-south members with each of the plurality of north-south members extending between one the plurality of front support legs and one of the plurality of rear support legs such that each north-south member is oriented at an angle with respect to ground;a plurality of enlarged openings formed in each of the north-south members that are each configured to at least partially align with a first throughhole formed in the upper end of each of the front support legs and a second throughhole formed in the upper end of the rear support legs;a plurality of east-west segments that overlie and connect to each of ...

ADJUSTABLE ATHLETIC BRA

An adjustable athletic bra that provides support laterally (side to side), vertically (up and down), and in and out to provide stability in multiple directions. 1. A bra , comprising:a body including a front portion, a rear portion, a first side portion extending between a first end of the front portion and a first end of the back portion, a second side portion extending between a second end of the front portion and a second end of the rear portion, a first shoulder strap fixed to and extending between the front portion and the rear portion and a second shoulder strap fixed to and extending between the front portion and the rear portion, the back portion includes a first back strap system and a second back strap system that are independent of each other; anda front support system affixable to the front portion and that includes a first piece of material and a second piece of material and that is configured to adjust tension across the front portion of the bra.2. The bra of claim 1 , wherein the first shoulder strap is comprised of one or more pieces of material that are connected to each other with one piece of material including elastomeric properties and the other piece of material including non-elastomeric properties and the second shoulder strap is comprised of one or more pieces material that are connected to each other with one pieces of material including elastomeric properties and the other piece of material including non-elastomeric properties.3. The bra of claim 1 , wherein the first back strap system includes a first leg claim 1 , a second leg that extends at a first angle in a first direction from the first leg toward the second side portion and a third leg extending at a second angle from the first leg in a second direction toward the first side portion and a first panel extending contiguously from the third leg and the second back strap system claim 1 , which is independent of the first back strap system and a mirror opposite configuration of the first ...

Method and apparatus for adjusting display settings of a display according to ambient lighting

A method for adjusting a display setting of a display is disclosed. The method comprises detecting an ambient lighting condition; determining whether a stored display setting corresponding to the detected ambient lighting condition exists in a memory; if the corresponding stored display Detecting a condition of ambient setting does not exist, requesting a user entry of a display setting as the corresponding stored display setting; and adjusting the display setting of the display according to the corresponding stored display setting.

PUBLICATION OF COLLABORATIVE FILE TO LlBRARY

Disclosed are examples of systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for sharing and publishing files. In one aspect, the database system can maintain a user database, a file database and a library. The database system can receive a first request initiated by a first user to share a first file with one or more second users and, responsive to the first request, enable a second set of one or more permissions for each of the second users. The database system also can receive a second request initiated by the first user to publish the first file to the library and, responsive to the second request, publish the first file to the library. The database system additionally can restrict access to the published file based on permissions associated with the library. 1. A system for sharing files , the system comprising: obtaining a first request from a first user of the database system to share a first file of a plurality of files stored in a database with one or more second users of the database system, the first user having a first one or more permissions enabled with respect to the first file, the first one or more permissions defining one or more access privileges to the first file by the first user;', 'enabling, responsive to the first request, a second one or more permissions for each second user, the second one or more permissions defining one or more access privileges to the first file by the second user;', 'obtaining a second request from the first user to share the first file with an entity different from the one or more second users;', 'sharing, responsive to the second request, the first file with the entity;', 'disabling, responsive to sharing the first file with the entity, the second one or more permissions for each second user, the disabling of the second one or more permissions restricting access to the shared first file by the second user; and', 'sending, responsive to a third request to access the shared first file, a message to a user device ...

PARENTAL MONITORING IN A HOME GATEWAY ENVIROMENT

The methodologies, systems and teachings disclosed herein can be embodied in gateway device that is capable of monitoring content accessed through the gateway device. Captures of screen content of the content accessed are obtained and a log of the content accessed is generated from the captured screen content. The log can then be displayed to a user who can use a remote control to navigate through the log to view the captured screen content at different instances of time. 1. A method comprising:monitoring content accessed through a gateway device;capturing screen content accessed through the gateway device;storing the captured screen content accessed though the gateway device; andgenerating a log of content accessed through the gateway device from the captured screen content for subsequent display.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:outputting the generated log to a display device.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of storing the captured screen content comprises storing the screen captures on a DVR in communication with the gateway device.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generated log of content accessed through the gateway device can be navigated using a remote control.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the navigation using the remote control comprises using rewind and fast forward functionality.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the navigation comprises trick play rewind and fast forward functionality.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content accessed through the gateway device being monitored is websites and the captured screen content is of websites visited.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content accessed through the gateway device being monitored is television programs and the captured screen content is of the programs viewed.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the content accessed through the gateway device being monitored is streaming video and the captured screen content is of the streaming video.10. The ...

Marine Siren Seismic Source

A very low frequency marine seismic source has a reservoir of water () feeding water to an aperture communicating with the surrounding water (). The rate of water flow through the aperture is controlled by a rotor disc () and stator disc () having holes which overlap to a greater or lesser extent as the rotor rotates. The modulation of the flow of water produces modulated pressure signal which is radiated into the surrounding water. The device is intended to produce acoustic signals over a band extending down to 0.5 Hz or lower. 129.-. (canceled)30. A marine seismic source suitable for producing seismic signals over a band of frequencies comprising:a reservoir for containing water;a flow path between the reservoir and a body of water, wherein water in the reservoir flows into the body of water via the flow path;a modulating mechanism to modulate an area of the flow path whereby the flow of water from the reservoir into the body of water to produce a modulated pressure signal in the body of water; anda buffer configured to minimize fluctuations in static pressure of the water within at least one of the reservoir and flow path as the area of the flow path is modulated, the buffer comprising a plenum for containing gas in communication with at least one of the reservoir and flow path.31. The seismic source according to claim 31 , wherein the buffer is arranged such that water from the reservoir or flow path can flow into or out of the plenum in contact with the gas as the area of the flow path is modulated.32. The seismic source according to claim 31 , the source being adapted to be drawn through the body of water to cause water to flow from the reservoir and along the flow path claim 31 , the reservoir comprising a body of water in which the source is immersed.33. The seismic source according to claim 31 , further comprising a pressurizing mechanism to increase and reduce the pressure of the gas within the plenum.34. The seismic source according to claim 34 , further ...

Publication of collaborative file to library

Disclosed are examples of systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for sharing and publishing files. In one aspect, the database system can maintain a user database, a file database and a library. The database system can receive a first request initiated by a first user to share a first file with one or more second users and, responsive to the first request, enable a second set of one or more permissions for each of the second users. The database system also can receive a second request initiated by the first user to publish the first file to the library and, responsive to the second request, publish the first file to the library. The database system additionally can restrict access to the published file based on permissions associated with the library.

PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE PACKAGE

A silicon wafer-based photovoltaic module is described, which includes a first outer protective layer and a second outer protective layer, wherein both outer protective layers comprise a low- or no-sodium glass or low- or no-alkali compositions. The photovoltaic modules show resistance to water ingress, no or reduced potential-induced sodium ion drift, and reduced potential induced degradation. 2. The module of claim 1 , wherein the module exhibits an insulation resistance value of greater than 4000 MΩ·mwhen the wet leakage current is tested under the IEC 61215 measurement guidelines.3. The module of claim 1 , further comprising a seal along the edge and between the first and second outer protective layers to form a substantially sealed cavity comprising the at least one crystalline silicon solar cell wafer.12. The module of claim 11 , wherein the module exhibits less than 5% output power degradation when exposed to approximately 2500 hours of 85° C./85% humidity per the IEC 61215 damp heat standard and −1 kV bias stressing.13. The module of claim 11 , further comprising a seal along the edge and between the first and second outer protective layers to form a substantially sealed cavity comprising the at least one crystalline silicon solar cell wafer.22. The module of claim 21 , wherein the module exhibits less than 5% fill factor degradation when exposed to approximately 2500 hours of 85° C./85% humidity per the IEC 61215 damp heat standard and −1 kV bias stressing.23. The module of claim 21 , further comprising a seal along the edge and between the first and second outer protective layers to form a substantially sealed cavity comprising the at least one crystalline silicon solar cell wafer.32. The module of claim 31 , wherein the module exhibits less than 5% series resistance increase when exposed to approximately 2500 hours of 85° C./85% humidity per the IEC 61215 damp heat standard and −1 kV bias stressing.33. The module of claim 31 , further comprising a seal ...

ATHLETIC TRACTION SOCK

A single-layer sock preferably formed of interconnected pieces with at least one of the pieces strategically placed for stabilizing a foot within a shoe and at least one piece comprised of gripping material. 1. A single layer sock , comprising:a plurality of material pieces with at least one piece being a first material formed of a non-woven fabric including a high coefficient of friction relative to skin on a foot and also relative to an athletic insole; andsaid plurality of pieces are sewn or seamlessly bonded together so as to form a sock.2. The sock of claim 1 , wherein at least one piece of a second material is included in said plurality of material pieces and said second material comprises a fabric having a lower coefficient of friction relative to skin on a foot and also relative to an athletic insole than the high coefficient of friction related to said first material.3. The sock of claim 2 , wherein said second material has wicking properties.4. The sock of claim 2 , wherein said second material allow for venting from a foot.5. The sock of claim 1 , wherein said first material is included in a heel area of the sock.6. The sock of claim 1 , wherein said first material is included in a insole area of the sock.7. The sock of claim 1 , wherein said first material in included in a base of the sock.8. The sock of claim 1 , wherein said first material comprises a brushed fabric.9. The sock of claim 8 , wherein said first material is synthetic.10. A method of forming a sock claim 8 , comprising:cutting a plurality of pieces of material, said pieces configured to be joined to one another to form a sock, with at least one piece comprising a first material having gripping properties;arranging the pieces of the materials into a desired pattern with said at least one piece first arranged to encompass at least a part of a base of the sock; andsewing or seamlessly bonding the pieces to each other to form the sock.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein said at least one ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING SEISMIC SURVEYS WITH A CONTROLLED SOURCE USING MAXIMUM-POWER SWEEPS

The output spectrum of a controllable swept-frequency acoustic source at a given frequency can be controlled by making the rate of change of frequency equal to the desired output power spectrum divided by the squared envelope amplitude of the source output signal, both measured at the time after the start of its frequency sweep at which the sweep frequency passes through the given frequency. The system and method can also be used to correct for propagation effects outside the source by dividing the desired spectrum by the propagation effect. The method can further be used either to obtain an output spectrum of a desired shape from a source operating at maximum output or to design a sweep of a minimum feasible duration that will result in an output spectrum of a specified shape and with a specified amplitude. 1. A method of seismic exploration above a region of the subsurface of the earth containing structural or stratigraphic features conducive to the presence , migration , or accumulation of hydrocarbons , the method comprising:(a) selecting a controllable source;(b) selecting a plurality of parameters characteristic of said controllable source;(c) determining limiting curves for each of said selected plurality of parameters as a function of frequency;(d) using said determined limiting curves to obtain a constraint curve for said controllable source;(e) using said constraint curve to obtain a sweep signal for said controllable source; and,(f) using said sweep signal in conjunction with said controllable source to collect seismic data proximate to a region of the subsurface of the earth.2. The method of seismic exploration according to claim 1 , wherein said controllable source is selected from the group consisting of a marine resonator claim 1 , a marine vibrator claim 1 , a land vibrator claim 1 , and a borehole vibrator.3. The method of seismic exploration according to claim 1 ,wherein said controllable seismic source is a marine resonator,wherein said marine ...

Method for manufacturing a flat polymer coated electrostatic chuck

A process for manufacturing a flat, polymer-coated electrostatic chuck platen involves imposing forces on the chuck to compensate for platen warpage induced during shrinkage of the polymer coating as it is cured.

METHODS OF FORMING GLASS-POLYMER STACKS FOR HOLOGRAPHIC OPTICAL STRUCTURE

A method for forming a glass stack, comprising: obtaining a glass sheet; selecting a plurality of portions of the glass sheet having a matching glass characteristic, wherein the glass characteristic is at least one of warp, bow, total thickness variation (TTV), and wedge; cutting a plurality of glass wafers from the selected portions of the glass sheet, and stacking the plurality of glass wafers to form a glass stack. 1. A method for forming a glass-polymer stack , comprising:obtaining a glass sheet;selecting a plurality of portions of the glass sheet having a matching glass characteristic, wherein the glass characteristic is at least one of warp, bow, total thickness variation (TTV), stress, and wedge;cutting a plurality of glass wafers from the selected portions of the glass sheet; andstacking the plurality of glass wafers to form a glass stack.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising applying at least one of an anti-reflective coating claim 1 , a reflective coating or a partial reflective coating onto one or more surfaces of the cut glass wafer.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the glass wafer comprises:{'sub': '2', 'SiOfrom about 61 wt. % to about 62 wt. %;'}{'sub': 2', '3, 'AlOfrom about 18 wt. % to about 18.4 wt. %;'}{'sub': 2', '3, 'BOfrom about 7.1 wt. % to about 8.3 wt. %;'}MgO from about 1.9 wt. % to about 2.2 wt. %;CaO from about 6.5 wt. % to about 6.9 wt. %;SrO from about 2.5 wt. % to about 3.6 wt. %;BaO from about 0.6 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. %; and{'sub': '2', 'SnOfrom about 0.1 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. %.'}4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the glass wafer has a refractive index of about 1.515 to about 1.517 at an optical wavelength of about 589 nm.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the glass wafer has an Abbe number (V) of about 57 to about 67.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the glass wafer has as-formed geometrical properties of;(a) less than or equal to about 5 μm total thickness variation over a component diameter of about 200 mm;(b) less ...

Portable Parts Washer

A portable parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts that includes a washer body having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a wash basin formed within the upper portion having inner sidewalls, a floor panel and at least one drain aperture. The portable parts washer also includes an in-use reservoir formed within the lower portion of the washer body and having a bottom panel spaced from the floor panel and outer sidewalls, and which is configured to receive cleaning fluid from the wash basin through the drain aperture when the floor panel is in a substantially horizontal orientation. The portable parts washer further includes a storage reservoir formed within the upper and lower portions and which is configured to contain the cleaning fluid from the in-use reservoir when the floor panel is rotated to a substantially vertical orientation. 117.-. (canceled)18. A method for cleaning mechanical parts with a recirculating , reusable cleaning fluid , the method comprising: an outer shell comprising outer sidewalls extending upward from a bottom panel to a top edge when the parts washer is in the horizontal orientation; and', 'a wash basin comprising inner sidewalls extending upwardly from a floor panel to the top edge to define a wash basin opening, with the inner sidewalls being spaced inwardly from the outer sidewalls and the floor panel being spaced above the bottom panel to define an internal reservoir surrounding the bottom and sides of the wash basin and configured to receive a fluid from the wash basin through at least one basin drain aperture defined in the floor panel when the parts washer is in the horizontal orientation;, 'obtaining a portable parts washer configured for rotation between an in-use horizontal orientation and a totable vertical orientation, the parts washer comprisingcarrying the parts washer in the vertical orientation to a location proximate a mechanical part to be cleaned;rotating the parts washer to the in-use horizontal orientation; ...

WAVEGUIDE-BASED OPTICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AUGMENTED REALITY SYSTEMS

An augmented reality optical system comprises a waveguide structure that includes a waveguide layer supported by a substrate. An input grating and an output grating reside within the waveguide layer and are laterally spaced apart. Input light from a display is made incident upon the input grating. The input light is coupled into the waveguide layer and travels therein as multiple guided modes to the output grating. The input and output gratings provide phase matching so that the guided modes are coupled out of the waveguide layer by the output grating continuously along the output grating to form output light. Meantime, light from a scene is transmitted perpendicularly through the output grating so that the output light and the light from the scene are combined by the eye of a user to form an augmented reality image. 1. An augmented reality optical system for use in an augmented reality system at an operating wavelength , comprising:{'sub': 'S', 'a substrate having an index of refraction nat the operating wavelength, a top surface and a bottom surface;'}an input grating and an output grating each formed either in or on the top surface of the substrate and laterally spaced apart from each other;{'sub': G', 'S, 'a waveguide layer having a body, a top surface, a bottom surface and a thickness 1 μm≤THG≤100 μm with the bottom surface of the waveguide layer supported on the top surface of the substrate so that the input and output gratings extend into the waveguide layer, and wherein the waveguide layer has an index of refraction n≥nat the operating wavelength and supports multiple guided modes; and'}wherein the input and output gratings provide phase matching so that input light incident upon the input grating is coupled into the waveguide layer and travels in the guided modes to the output grating, and is coupled out of the waveguide layer by the output grating as output light.2. The augmented reality system according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate refractive index ...

Compressed Air Foam Fluid Mixing Device

The present invention is a mixing device for producing compressed foam for an extinguishing device for firefighting comprising a foam solution inlet that is operatively connected to a foam solution mixture area that is operatively connected to a compressed air inlet that is operatively connected to a compressed air injection manifold that is operatively connected to a mixing chamber. The compressed air injection manifold having a plurality of lateral sides that have a plurality of holes distributed across at least one of the lateral sides. A scrubbing collector pipe that extends into the mixing chamber to form an annular flow area within the mixing chamber. The scrubbing collector pipe having a plurality of holes distributed around an outer periphery of the scrubbing collector pipe. An inner collector pipe within the scrubbing collector pipe. A compressed air foam outlet operatively connected to the scrubbing collector pipe. 1. A mixing device for producing compressed foam for an extinguishing device for firefighting comprising:a foam solution inlet;a foam solution mixture area operatively connected to said foam solution inlet;a compressed air inlet operatively connected to said foam solution mixture area;a compressed air injection manifold operatively connected to said compressed air inlet, said compressed air injection manifold having a plurality of lateral sides having a plurality of holes distributed across at least one of said lateral sides;a mixing chamber operatively connected to said compressed air injection manifold;a scrubbing collector pipe that extends into said mixing chamber to form an annular flow area within the mixing chamber, said scrubbing collector pipe having a plurality of holes distributed around an outer periphery of said scrubbing collector pipe;an inner collector pipe within said scrubbing collector pipe; anda compressed air foam outlet operatively connected to said scrubbing collector pipe.2. The mixing device according to wherein said ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING SCANNED IMAGES

A method of locating content portion(s) of an image includes automatically determining a pixel threshold value; comparing the threshold value to the image to determine background and content sets of the pixels; determining boundaries between the background and content sets; determining the content portions using the determined boundaries; and determining bounding boxes for the content portions. A computed-radiography scanner includes an imager; a transport configured to operatively arrange a plurality of plates with respect to the imager so that a single image of the plates can be captured; and a processor configured to automatically locate the content portion(s) in the single image. A locating method includes automatically determining the pixel threshold value; determining the boundaries between portions delimited by the pixel threshold value; determining the content portions using the boundaries; and determining the bounding boxes. 1. A system for locating one or more content portions of an image , the system comprising:an illumination source;a dichroic filter positioned between the illumination source and one or more computed radiography plates;a two-dimensional imager configured to receive stimulated emission photons reflected from the dichroic filter, the two-dimensional imager coupled to a lens system;a transport configured to operatively arrange the one or more computed radiography plates with respect to the two-dimensional imager so that an image of one or more plates can be captured by the two-dimensional imager; receive a plurality of pixel values, the pixel values characterizing the image captured by an imager;', 'determine a pixel threshold value using a plurality of pixel values in the single image so that the pixel threshold value corresponds to a background range of the pixel values;', 'compare the determined pixel threshold value to the pixel values so that a background set of the pixel values and a content set of the pixel values are determined;', ' ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING CARDIAC ARREST

Apparatus and methods for detecting onset of cardiac arrest utilizing a perfusion monitor. Detecting cardiac arrest comprises transmitting a signal toward a user to interact with the skin of the user, receiving a reflection of the signal, generating a photoplethysmogram, and processing the photoplethysmogram to detect whether the user is experiencing cardiac arrest. 1. An apparatus for detecting cardiac arrest , comprising: a transmitter module to transmit a signal toward a user to interact with skin of the user, and', receive a reflection of the signal; and', 'generate a photoplethysmogram; and, 'a receiver module to], 'a photoplethysmographic measuring device includinga signal processor to process the photoplethysmogram to detect whether the user is experiencing cardiac arrest.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the signal processor to process the photoplethysmogram is further configured to detect perfusion in the user to determine whether the user is experiencing cardiac arrest.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the signal processor detects perfusion in the user by calculating an excursion value based on a maximum value and a minimum value of the photoplethysmogram during a time period.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an alarm mechanism to alert others that the user is experiencing cardiac arrest based on a determination that the user is experiencing cardiac arrest.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a personal alarm to claim 1 , upon detection of cardiac arrest in the user claim 1 , attempt to arouse a response in the user.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor to detect whether a condition of the user is compatible with cardiac arrest.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the sensor comprises one or more of a gyroscope and an accelerometer to detect movement of the user.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the signal transmitted toward the user to interact with the skin comprises an electromagnetic signal.9. ...

AUTOMATIC SETTINGS NEGOTIATION

A method and apparatus for adjusting device settings on a first device are described including receiving input from a second device and adjusting the device settings or settings of a third device responsive to the input. 147-. (canceled)48. A method , comprising:receiving input from a second device;adjusting device settings of a first device responsive to said input, wherein said second device includes a sensor for detecting audio in an area; andinvoking closed captioning in said first device if said first device receives an input from said second device that said second device detected audio in said area.49. The method according to claim 48 , wherein said second device detects if at least one person present in said area is wearing apparel having a logo and if said at least one person is wearing said apparel claim 48 , then adjusting said device settings to a mode responsive to said apparel having said logo.50. The method according to claim 48 , wherein said second device includes a camera or an optical sensor.51. The method according to claim 50 , wherein said camera includes one of a video camera claim 50 , an infrared camera claim 50 , a thermal imaging camera claim 50 , a still camera claim 50 , a plenoptic camera and a time-of-flight camera or any combination of the above.52. The method according to claim 48 , wherein said sensor includes one of a motion sensor claim 48 , a thermal sensor claim 48 , a moisture sensor and a power meter claim 48 , or any combination of the above.53. The method according to claim 48 , wherein said sensor includes a microphone.54. A method claim 48 , comprising:receiving input from a second device, wherein said second device detects physical characteristics of at least two people present in an area and said physical characteristics are used by a first device to determine presence in said area, and further wherein said determination of presence in said area is used to determine profile information, wherein said second device ...

NOVEL COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN THE TREATMENT OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS

The present invention relates to novel compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof which have activity as inhibitors of growth. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, salts or solvates and to the use of such compounds as medicaments, in particular in the treatment or prevention of schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia. 2. A compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris methyl claim 1 , ethyl claim 1 , n-propyl claim 1 , isopropyl claim 1 , cyclopropyl optionally substituted with one methyl group claim 1 , cyclobutyl claim 1 , cyclopropylmethyl claim 1 , CHF claim 1 , CFor CHCF.3. A compound according to claim 2 , wherein Ris ethyl claim 2 , isopropyl claim 2 , cyclopropyl claim 2 , cyclobutyl claim 2 , CFor CHCF.4. A compound according to wherein Ris H claim 1 , F or Cl.5. A compound according to claim 4 , wherein Ris F or Cl.6. A compound according to wherein Ris H claim 1 , OH claim 1 , OMe or OPO(OH)OH.7. A compound according to claim 6 , wherein Ris H.8. A compound according to wherein Ris H claim 1 , OH claim 1 , OMe or OPO(OH)OH.9. A compound according to claim 8 , wherein Ris OH.11. A compound according to wherein Ris H or OMe.12. A compound according to claim 11 , wherein Ris H.13. A compound according to wherein Ris H or F.14. A compound according to wherein X is C—Rwherein Ris H or F.15. A compound according to wherein Ris CF claim 1 , CFCF claim 1 , CHCF claim 1 , CH(CH) claim 1 , OCF claim 1 , OCH(CH) claim 1 , cyclopropyl claim 1 , cyclobutyl or SF.1820-. (canceled)21. A method for treating schistosomiasis comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to to a patient in need thereof.22. A pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a therapeutically effective amount of a compound according to ; and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. This invention relates to compounds of formula (1a), (1b), (1c) and (1d) and pharmaceutically acceptable ...

Configuring translation of three dimensional movement

Disclosed herein are an apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium for translating three dimensional movements. An interface is generated to permit configuration of at least one parameter for translating three dimensional movements. Three dimensional movement is detected and translated in accordance with the at least one parameter. A translation of the three dimensional movement is generated with a displayable moving image.

Toaster With Keep Warm Feature and Method of Toasting with the Same

A toaster comprises a housing, at least one spring-loaded bread tray, one or more heating elements, a bread tray retaining mechanism, a bread tray partial retaining mechanism, and a lifter arm slot. The bread tray is movable between an up position and a down position and is biased toward the up position. The bread tray retaining mechanism selectively retains the bread tray in the down position while the toasting operation is in progress and releases the bread tray from the down position when the toasting operation is complete. The bread tray partial retaining mechanism selectively retains the bread tray in a position between the down position and the up position after the bread tray is released by the bread tray retaining mechanism. In one embodiment, the lifter arm slot comprises an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being wider than the upper portion. 1. A toaster comprising:a housing having at least one bread-receiving slot defined in a top surface;at least one spring-loaded bread tray, movable between an up position and a down position and biased toward the up position, the at least one bread tray having an open top aligned with the at least one bread-receiving slot;one or more heating elements selectively applying heat to a bread slice in the bread tray during a toasting operation;a bread tray retaining mechanism selectively retaining the at least one bread tray in the down position while the toasting operation is in progress and for releasing the at least one bread tray from the down position when the toasting operation is complete;a bread tray partial retaining mechanism selectively retaining the at least one bread tray in a position between the down position and the up position after the at least one bread tray is released by the bread tray retaining mechanism; anda lifter arm slot defined in a side surface of the housing, the lifter arm slot comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, the lower portion being wider than the upper ...

AUTOMATIC SETTINGS NEGOTIATION

A method and apparatus for a first device to determine profile information are described including receiving input from a second device, wherein at least one of the first device or the second device detects physical characteristics of people present in an area and the physical characteristics are used by the device to determine who is present in the area, retrieving profile information of the people present in the area, determining a relationship between profiles of the people in the area, applying rules to negotiate a compromise regarding device settings responsive to the relationship between profiles of the people present in the area and adjusting settings of a first device or a third device responsive to the compromise. 132-. (canceled)33. A method , comprising:receiving input from a sensor, detecting physical characteristics of at least two people present in an area;determining presence in said area based on said physical characteristics of said at least two people in said area;retrieving profile information of said at least two people present in said area, said profile information including at least one of physical characteristics, age, gender, favorite teams and relationships between said at least two people;determining a relationship between said at least two people in said area, said at least two people being represented by their respective profiles;determining if at least one preference setting is to be applied responsive to said determined relationship between said at least two people present in said area; andadjusting settings of a first device responsive to said second determination.34. The method according to claim 33 , further comprising determining an activity type being engaged in by said at least two people present in said area.35. The method according to claim 34 , wherein said activity includes one of singing claim 34 , dancing and exercising.36. The method according to claim 34 , further comprising;determining a distance between said at least two ...

Optimum powder placement in polycrystalline diamond cutters

A precise and reproducible method of making a cutter element for a cutting tool includes positioning at least a first material layer of powder; a substrate and sintering. Whereby the positioning is performed by a fill to weight system, and comprises depositing the first material at a rate of about 1 mg per second to about 300 mg per second by the automated system.

Two Piece, Two Color Component and Method for Manufacturing the Same

An automotive splash guard includes first and second molded pieces. The first molded piece has a shape configured to have at least a portion thereof installed outside an automobile wheel well, and the second molded piece has a shape configured to be installed in an automobile wheel well. The first piece has an exterior painted surface, the first piece is separate from the second piece while the first piece is being painted and is attached to the second piece after being painted by mechanical joining or adhering. A method for manufacturing a splash guard includes molding the first piece; molding the second piece; painting the first piece while it is separate from the second piece; and then attaching the second piece to the first piece. 1. A splash guard comprising:a first molded piece having a shape configured to have at least a portion thereof installed outside an automobile wheel well; anda second molded piece having a shape configured to be installed in an automobile wheel well, the first piece having an exterior painted surface, the first piece being separate from the second piece while the first piece is being painted and being attached to the second piece after being painted by mechanical joining or adhering.2. The splash guard according to claim 1 , wherein the second piece is molded separately from the first piece.3. The splash guard according to claim 1 , wherein the first piece is painted a color configured to match a color of the automobile.4. The splash guard according to claim 3 , wherein the second piece is not painted.5. The splash guard according to claim 4 , wherein the material of which the second piece is made is black.6. The splash guard according to claim 1 , wherein the second piece is attached to the first piece by welding.7. A method for manufacturing a splash guard comprising:molding a first piece having a shape configured to have at least a portion thereof installed outside an automobile wheel well;molding a second piece having a shape ...

GLASS COMPOSITION

A glass article, having SiOfrom about 61 wt. % to about 62 wt. %; AlOfrom about 18 wt. % to about 18.4 wt. %; BOfrom about 7.1 wt. % to about 8.3 wt. %; MgO from about 1.9 wt. % to about 2.2 wt. %; CaO from about 6.5 wt. % to about 6.9 wt. %; SrO from about 2.5 wt. % to about 3.6 wt. %; BaO from about 0.6 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. %; and SnOfrom about 0.1 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. %, a refractive index of about 1.515 to about 1.517 at an optical wavelength of about 589 nm; a Vof about 57 to about 67; less than or equal to about 5 μm total thickness variation over a component diameter of about 200 mm, less than or equal to about 20 μm warp over a component diameter of about 200 mm, and wedge less than or equal to about 0.1 arcmin. 1. A glass article , comprising:{'sub': '2', 'SiOfrom about 61 wt. % to about 62 wt. %;'}{'sub': 2', '3, 'AlOfrom about 18 wt. % to about 18.4 wt. %;'}{'sub': 2', '3, 'BOfrom about 7.1 wt. % to about 8.3 wt. %;'}MgO from about 1.9 wt. % to about 2.2 wt. %;CaO from about 6.5 wt. % to about 6.9 wt. %;SrO from about 2.5 wt. % to about 3.6 wt. %;BaO from about 0.6 wt. % to about 1.0 wt. %; and{'sub': '2', 'SnOfrom about 0.1 wt. % to about 0.2 wt. %.'}2. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article has a refractive index of about 1.515 to about 1.517 at an optical wavelength of about 589 nm.3. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article has a refractive index of about 1.516 to about 1.517 at an optical wavelength of about 589 nm.4. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article has a refractive index of about 1.5155 to about 1.5175 at an optical wavelength of about 589 nm.5. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article has an Abbe number (V) of about 57 to about 67.6. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article has a Vof about 60 to about 64.7. The glass article of claim 1 , wherein the glass article has as-formed geometrical properties of;(a) less than or equal to about 5 μm total thickness ...

LASER PROJECTOR SYSTEM WITH GRAPHICAL POINTER

A graphical laser pointer is provided that comprises: three laser sources, the laser sources generating light beams having different colors; and a means for scanning the light beams in a raster pattern. 1. A graphical laser pointer comprising:three laser sources, the laser sources generating light beams having different colors; anda scanner to scan the light beams in a raster pattern.2. The graphical laser pointer of claim 1 , wherein the graphical laser pointer is adapted such that a horizontal scan deflection limit and a vertical scan deflection limit are variable.3. The graphical laser pointer of claim 1 , wherein the graphical laser pointer is adapted such that a horizontal scan deflection limit or a vertical scan deflection limit is variable.4. The graphical laser pointer of claim 1 , wherein the scanner is at least one of a scanning mirror or a fiber optic cable system having a servo steering system mechanism.5. The graphical laser pointer of claim 1 ,wherein the scanner is adapted to scan the light beams according to a pattern from a first edge to an ending edge in the raster pattern to form an image, the pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillate along a first axis as the beams progressively scan along a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis, andwherein the wave pattern is a composite of a vertical scan profile and horizontal scan profile and the vertical scan profile has a cyclic wobulation corresponding to the amplitudes.6. The graphical laser pointer of claim 5 , wherein the cyclic wobulation includes a second harmonic of the horizontal scan profile.7. The graphical laser pointer of claim 1 ,wherein the scanner is adapted to scan the light beams according to a pattern from a first edge to an ending edge in the raster pattern to form an image, the pattern being a wave pattern of scan lines such that amplitudes oscillates along a first axis as the beams progressively scan along a second axis, the ...

Toaster Oven with Improved Access to Cooking Cavity

A toaster oven comprises a housing, an opening defined in the housing, and a door. The housing comprises an upper panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels together defining a food cavity. The door is movably affixed to the housing and selectively movable between a closed position closing off the opening thereby blocking access to the food cavity and an open position enabling access to the food cavity. The door has a front panel and opposing side panels. A portion of a front edge of at least one side panel of the housing is recessed back from the front panel of the door when the door is in the closed position. The recessed portion of the front edge of at least one side panel of the housing is enclosed by the corresponding side panel of the door when the door is in the closed position. 1. A toaster oven comprising:a housing comprising an upper panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels together defining a food cavity;an opening defined in the housing to enable access to the food cavity;a door movably affixed to the housing and selectively movable between a closed position closing off the opening thereby blocking access to the food cavity and an open position enabling access to the food cavity, the door having a front panel and opposing side panels;a cooking grid selectively mountable within the housing; andupper and lower heating elements within the housing, the upper heating element positioned above the cooking grid and the lower heating element positioned below the cooking grid;wherein a portion of a front edge of at least one side panel of the housing is recessed back from the front panel of the door when the door is in the closed position; and wherein the recessed portion of the front edge of at least one side panel of the housing is enclosed by the corresponding side panel of the door when the door is in the closed position.2. The toaster oven of claim 1 , wherein the upper panel of the housing comprises a rounded panel; wherein the front panel of the ...

SHOE INSOLE AND GRIP MATERIAL AFFIXABLE THERETO

An insole that includes grip fabric that has a high coefficient of friction to prevent slippage within a shoe. The insole can include a heel portion that extends from the base and the grip fabric can be applied to at least regions of the heel portion as well. 1. An insole , comprising:a base including a top surface and a bottom surface; andgrip fabric having a coefficient of friction of at least about 0.65μ fixed at least along a portion of the top surface of the base to prevent slippage.2. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the grip fabric is comprised of a combination of brushed nylon and polyester.3. The insole of claim 1 , wherein a static coefficient of friction for the grip fabric in contact with skin conditions is between about 0.74μ and 0.82μ and a sock is between about 0.71μ and 0.83μ.4. The insole of claim 1 , wherein a dynamic coefficient of friction for the grip fabric in contact with skin is between about 0.78μ and 0.95μ and a sock is between about 0.65μ and 0.79μ.5. The insole of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive material applied to a surface of at least one of the base and the grip fabric so that the grip fabric is affixable to the base.6. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the top surface of the base upon which the grip fabric is applied include those contactable with the ball claim 1 , heel claim 1 , instep claim 1 , top and side regions of a foot.7. The insole of claim 1 , wherein the grip fabric extends over the entire upper region of the base.8. The insole of claim 1 , further comprising a heel portion extending from the base of the insole.9. The insole of claim 8 , wherein the grip fabric extends at least in part over a surface of the heel portion.10. A method of forming an insole claim 8 , comprising:molding a base into an ergonomic shape;cutting grip fabric that has a coefficient of at least about 0.65μ into at least one desired shape; andaffixing the grip fabric along at least a portion of an upper surface of the base.11. The ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING SCANNED IMAGES

A method of locating content portion(s) of an image includes automatically determining a pixel threshold value; comparing the threshold value to the image to determine background and content sets of the pixels; determining boundaries between the background and content sets; determining the content portions using the determined boundaries; and determining bounding boxes for the content portions. A computed-radiography scanner includes an imager; a transport configured to operatively arrange a plurality of plates with respect to the imager so that a single image of the plates can be captured; and a processor configured to automatically locate the content portion(s) in the single image. A locating method includes automatically determining the pixel threshold value; determining the boundaries between portions delimited by the pixel threshold value; determining the content portions using the boundaries; and determining the bounding boxes. 1. A method of locating one or more content portions of an image , the image including a plurality of pixel values , the method comprising automatically performing the following steps using a processor:determining a pixel threshold value using the pixel values so that the pixel threshold value corresponds to a background range of the pixel values;comparing the determined pixel threshold value to the pixel values so that a background set of the pixel values and a content set of the pixel values are determined;determining a plurality of boundaries between the background and content sets of pixel values;determining the one or more content portions using the determined boundaries; anddetermining respective bounding boxes for the determined one or more content portions.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the determining-pixel-threshold-value step includes:determining a histogram of the image, the histogram including pixel values and corresponding pixel counts and slopes; anddetermining a peak pixel value using the slopes, so that ...

ANTENNA RADIATION PATTERN ADJUSTMENT AND MOBILE DEVICES

A radiation or reception pattern of an electronically steerable antenna is adjusted based at least partially on whether at least one device or node is mobile or static. Mobile devices are identified and a radiation pattern generated by a gateway antenna is adjusted accordingly to optimize communications between the gateway and mobile device. Movements of the mobile devices can be traced so that a radiation pattern can be further adapted as the device moves. 1. An apparatus comprising:an electronically steerable antenna that provides wireless communication to at least one remote device; andat least one processor configured to identify whether the at least one remote device is a mobile device type or a static device type and adjust at least one of a radiation pattern or a reception pattern of the electronically steerable antenna based at least partially on whether the at least one remote device is the mobile device type or the static device type.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to detect a message from the at least one remote device claim 1 , the message indicating whether the at least one remote device is the mobile device type or the static device type and identify whether the at least one remote device is the mobile device type or the static device type based at least partially on the message.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to identify whether the at least one remote device is the mobile device type or the static device type based at least partially on information associated with at least one media access control address corresponding to the at least one remote device.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is further configured to identify characteristics of the at least one remote device in order to identify whether the at least one remote device is the mobile device type or the static device type claim 1 , the characteristics ...

Operational Control in a Seismic Source

A method for controlling trajectory in a resonant marine seismic source comprises: controlling the source frequency and controlling the motion trajectory. Controlling the source frequency includes: estimating the source frequency from its internal state and the state of its environment; deriving a frequency error as the difference between the estimated frequency and the frequency of the desired trajectory; and driving the frequency error to zero. Controlling the motion trajectory includes: detecting a motion trajectory of the source; deriving a motion trajectory error as the difference between the desired motion trajectory and detected motion trajectory; and driving the motion trajectory error to zero.

SINGLE AXIS SOLAR TRACKER

A single axis solar tracker assembly for supporting and controllably rotating a plurality of solar panels is provided. The solar tracker assembly includes a plurality of sub-assemblies which are spaced from one another in a first direction and are operably coupled with a driveshaft that is moveable in the first direction. Each sub-assembly includes at least one torque tube which extends in a second direction and torque arm which is operably coupled with the at least one torque tube. Each sub-assembly further includes a connector which operably connects the torque arm with the driveshaft for rotating the at least one torque tube in response to movement of the driveshaft in the first direction. The connector is pivotably coupled with the torque arm and non-pivotably coupled with the driveshaft and extends in a vertical direction to provide for an increased vertical distance between the torque arm and the driveshaft. 1. A single axis solar tracker assembly for supporting and controllably rotating a plurality of solar panels , comprising:a plurality of sub-assemblies spaced from one another in a first direction and operably coupled with a driveshaft that is moveable in said first direction, each of said sub-assemblies including:at least one torque tube extending in a second direction which is angled relative to said first direction,a torque arm operably coupled with said at least one torque tube,a connector operably connecting said torque arm with said driveshaft for rotating said at least one torque tube in response to movement of said driveshaft in said first direction, andsaid connector being pivotably coupled with said torque arm and non-pivotably coupled with said driveshaft and extending in a vertical direction between said torque arm and said driveshaft to provide for an increased vertical distance between said torque arm and said driveshaft.2. The solar tracker assembly as set forth in wherein said connector of each sub-assembly extends in a vertical direction ...

Method and apparatus for conveyance of zone backlight metadata for high dynamic range

An array of backlights in a television receiver are controlled through zone backlight metadata to enable better and more artistic control over the backlights. In one embodiment, the zone backlight metadata is sent to a digital receiver in a data channel as part of a digital television signal. In another embodiment, zone backlight metadata is received at the digital television receiver from the internet in coordination with video content. In another embodiment, zone backlight metadata is sent as information on a Blu-Ray disc to control backlights in coordination with the disc's contents.

Compounds for use in the treatment of fascioliasis

The present invention relates to compounds and pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof for use in the treatment or prevention of fascioliasis. Some of these compounds are novel per se and also have activity as inhibitors of Schistosoma growth. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such novel compounds, salts or solvates and to the use of such novel compounds as medicaments, in particular in the treatment or prevention of schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia.

Multi-junction photovoltaic modules incorporating ultra-thin flexible glass

Multi-junction photovoltaic modules are provided comprising a plurality of photovoltaic structures, a PV encapsulant, a plurality of encapsulating glass layers, and a structural glass layer. The photovoltaic structures define distinct absorption bands and are positioned with the encapsulating glass layers and the structural glass layer. The photovoltaic structures are at least partially surrounded by the PV encapsulant and are separated by respective flexible encapsulating glass layers to electrically isolate adjacent photovoltaic structures and permit the photovoltaic structures to be configured in a parallel or serial PV stacked cell circuit.

Spring loaded irrigation riser

This invention is to reduce the number of irrigation risers needing replacement throughout the pasture irrigation season due to livestock interaction causing breaking of the riser. 1. A component of an water irrigation system used in the agricultural , farming or other irrigation systems where it is necessary to permit the irrigation riser to be flexible when lateral pressure is put on it.2. The irrigation pipe contained in the spring is flexible.3. The spring surrounding the flexile irrigation pipe is such as to permit it to bend when a force is applied but remain ridged to permit the use of impact style water sprinklers or non impact style water sprinklers. The SPRING LOADED IRRIGATION RISER is made up of a flexible water supply pipe surrounded by a spring.the SPRING LOADED IRRIGATION RISER is to be used in a pasture area where grazing livestock tend to brake off a typical rigid riser. The spring mechanism (drawing detail ) in conjunction with the flexible PVC piping (drawing detail ) will permit the riser to be moved from side to side and return to the vertical operational position. The SPRING LOADED IRRIGATION RISER can be placed by either gluing or threaded couplings (drawing detail ) onto the terminal end of an irrigation water line. The invention is the application of the spring surrounding a flexible water pipe with an anchoring device (deadman) permitting the movement of the riser without breaking (drawing detail ).

Solar Photovoltaic Single Axis Tracker

An improved solar panel assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of sub-assemblies which are spaced from one another. Each sub-assembly has at least two torque tubes and a plurality of laterally spaced rails which are coupled with the torque tubes for supporting a plurality of solar panels or reflectors thereon. Rotation of the torque tubes about the lateral axis rotates the solar panels or the reflectors mounted on the rails. At least one torque arm is joined with and extends transversely away from one of the torque tubes of each sub-assembly. A driveshaft extends longitudinally between the sub-assemblies and is moveable in the longitudinal direction for rotating the solar panels or reflectors via the torque arms, the torque tubes and the rails. The torque tubes are generally cylindrical in shape and adjacent torque tubes of each sub-assembly are co-axially joined in an end-to-end relationship with one another. 1. A solar panel assembly , comprising:a plurality of sub-assemblies which are spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction;each of said sub-assemblies including at least two torque tubes which extend in a lateral direction which is generally transverse to said longitudinal direction and wherein each of said sub-assemblies includes a plurality of laterally spaced rails coupled with said torque tubes for supporting a plurality of solar panels or reflectors thereon and wherein rotation of said at least one torque tube rotates the solar panels or reflectors mounted on said rails;at least one torque arm joined with and extending transversely away from one of said torque tubes of each sub-assembly;a driveshaft extending longitudinally between said plurality of sub-assemblies and being moveable in said longitudinal direction for rotating the solar panels or reflectors via said torque arms and said torque tubes and said rails; andwherein said torque tubes are generally cylindrical in shape and adjacent torque tubes of each sub-assembly are co- ...

System for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy using tiles

The invention disclosed is a system that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy from passing traffic on a floor unit. The system includes an assembly to convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy and a converter to regulate and store the electrical energy. The assembly generates electricity by converting both the upward and downward motion, received from passing traffic above the movable surface. The generated energy is stored in a dual-stage electrical energy storage device. 1. A system for generating electrical energy from mechanical energy , comprising:a movable surface that receives an energy input via a downward motion from a passing traffic;a motion-translating member that converts the downward motion into a rotational motion; andat least one synchronous motor that converts a mechanical energy generated by the rotational motion into an electrical energy.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the movable surface rebounds to produce an upward motion following the downward motion.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the motion-translating member converts the upward motion into rotational motion.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the movable surface is a substantially flat surface.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the movable surface is an upwardly projecting button.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the rotational motion arises from a rotation of a synchronous motor shaft.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the rotation of the synchronous motor shaft is greater than about 300°.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein an alternating current is generated from the rotation of the synchronous motor shaft.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the motion-translating member further comprisesan angled pull member having one end connected to the synchronous motor shaft and another end connected to the movable surface; andat least one spring element.10. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least two interconnected floor units.11. The system of claim 11 , ...

COMPACT SEISMIC SOURCE FOR LOW FREQUENCY, HUMMING SEISMIC ACQUISITION

A compact seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal includes a casing and a low-frequency reciprocating drive. The casing defines a fluid tight chamber and comprises a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass. The drive is disposed within the fluid tight chamber and, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low seismic frequency. In one aspect, this action omni-directionally radiates the low frequency, humming seismic signal. On another aspect, the compact seismic source is substantially smaller than the wavelength of the low seismic frequency. Such a compact source may be deployed to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal during a seismic survey. 1. A compact marine seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal , the source comprising:a casing defining a gas filled fluid tight chamber and comprised of a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass;a low-frequency reciprocating drive disposed within the fluid tight chamber that, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low frequency to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal; andwherein a frequency of the source is controlled by adjusting a tow depth of the source.2. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections are joined by a sliding fluid tight seal allowing relative motion.3. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the first and second casing sections each include a hemispherically-domed end.4. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the reciprocating drive comprises:an excitation actuator disposed in the first casing section; anda push-pull rod mechanically linked to the excitation actuator at one end thereof and affixed to the ...

Portable Parts Washer

A portable parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts that includes a washer body having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a wash basin formed within the upper portion having inner sidewalls, a floor panel and at least one drain aperture. The portable parts washer also includes an in-use reservoir formed within the lower portion of the washer body and having a bottom panel spaced from the floor panel and outer sidewalls, and which is configured to receive cleaning fluid from the wash basin through the drain aperture when the floor panel is in a substantially horizontal orientation. The portable parts washer further includes a storage reservoir formed within the upper and lower portions and which is configured to contain the cleaning fluid from the in-use reservoir when the floor panel is rotated to a substantially vertical orientation. 1. A portable parts washer for in-situ cleaning of mechanical parts , the parts washer comprising: a wash basin formed into the upper portion and having inner sidewalls, a floor panel, and at least one drain aperture defined in the floor panel, with top edges of the upper portion defining a wash basin opening, and', 'an internal reservoir formed in the lower portion and having a bottom panel spaced from the floor panel and outer sidewalls extending from the bottom panel to the top edges of the upper portion, the internal reservoir being configured to received fluid from the wash basin through the at least one drain aperture when the washer body is in the horizontal orientation; and, 'a washer body having an upper portion and a lower portion and being rotatable between an in-use horizontal orientation and a totable vertical orientation, the washer body having'}a cleaning fluid having microorganisms that degrade or remove oil or grease mixed with the cleaning fluid stored within the internal reservoir and maintained within the internal reservoir when the washer body is rotated from the horizontal orientation to the vertical ...

Methods of Detecting Cells with a Disrupted Cell Membrane, Cells Infected with A Pathogen, Dying Cells or Dead Cells

The present invention relates to methods of modulating the uptake and/or clearance of cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof, which can be used to treat and/or prevent diseases such as cancer, autoimmunity and infections. The present invention also relates to methods of modulating antigen recognition, processing and/or presentation, as well as immune responses to material derived from cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof. The present invention further relates to methods of detecting cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof. 165.-. (canceled)66. A method of modulating uptake and/or clearance of injured cells in a subject , the method comprising:administering to a subject having injured cells a compound which modulates the binding of Clec9a to the injured cells,wherein the injured cells are dead cells, dying cells, or cells having a disrupted cell membrane.67. The method according to claim 66 , wherein the compound is a fragment of Clec9A polypeptide lacking the N-terminal 40 amino acids of the Clec9a polypeptide.68. The method of claim 67 , wherein the fragment comprises an amino acid sequence that is 90% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 40 or SEQ ID NO: 41.69. The method of claim 67 , wherein the fragment comprises an amino acid sequence that is 90% identical to the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 42 or SEQ ID NO: 43.70. The method according to claim 66 , wherein the compound is an antibody or antigenic binding fragment thereof.71. The method according to claim 66 , wherein the compound is administered in an amount effective to bind to the injured cells.72. The method according to claim 66 , wherein the compound is conjugated to a therapeutic agent.73. The method according to claim 72 , wherein the therapeutic ...

Compact Seismic Source for Low Frequency, Humming Seismic Acquisition

A compact seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal includes a casing and a low-frequency reciprocating drive. The casing defines a fluid tight chamber and comprises a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass. The drive is disposed within the fluid tight chamber and, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low seismic frequency. In one aspect, this action omni-directionally radiates the low frequency, humming seismic signal. On another aspect, the compact seismic source is substantially smaller than the wavelength of the low seismic frequency. Such a compact source may be deployed to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal during a seismic survey.

Compounds and Methods for Modulating an Immune Response

The present invention relates to the identification of proteins which bind the dendritic cell marker known as Clec9A. The present invention provides new compounds for targeting therapeutic agents such as antigens to dendritic cells. Also provided are methods of modulating a humoral and/or T cell mediated immune response to the antigen, methods of delivery of a cytotoxic agent to dendritic cells thereof involved in diseased states, methods of modulating the uptake and/or clearance of cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof, and methods of modulating antigen recognition, processing and/or presentation, as well as immune responses to material derived from cells with a disrupted cell membrane, cells infected with a pathogen, dying cells or dead cells, or a portion thereof. 2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the polypeptide comprises an amino acid sequence which is at least 90% identical to any one or more of SEQ ID NO's 76 to 80.3. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic agent is an antigen.4. The compound of claim 3 , wherein the antigen is a cancer antigen claim 3 , a self antigen claim 3 , an allergen claim 3 , and/or an antigen from a pathogenic and/or infectious organism.5. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a cytotoxic agent.6. The compound claim 1 , wherein the therapeutic agent is a drug and/or pharmacological agent.7. (canceled)8. A compound that binds a polypeptide which comprises:i) an amino acid sequence as provided in any one of SEQ ID NO's 76 to 80;ii) an amino acid sequence which is at least 50% identical to any one or more of SEQ ID NO's 76 to 80; and/oriii) a biologically active fragment of i) or ii).910-. (canceled)11. The compound of claim 8 , wherein the compound is an antibody or antigenic binding fragment thereof claim 8 , a monoclonal antibody claim 8 , humanized antibody claim 8 , single chain antibody claim 8 , diabody claim 8 , ...

Dual gate dielectric layers grown with an inhibitor layer

A semiconductor device including a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer is formed by forming an inhibitor layer over a semiconductor material. The inhibitor layer includes at least silicon and nitrogen. The semiconductor material is heated in an oxygen-containing ambient which oxidizes the inhibitor layer and forms the first dielectric layer which includes the oxidized inhibitor layer, and oxidizes the semiconductor material to form the second dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer is thicker than, the first dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer each include at least 90 weight percent silicon dioxide and less than 1 weight percent nitrogen. The first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer may be used to form gate dielectric layers for a first MOS transistor and a second MOS transistor that operates at a higher voltage than the first MOS transistor.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING POWER SAVING MEDIA CONTENT

Method () of providing power saving information for media content is described including receiving () media content comprising a plurality of media segments, determining () a power consumption indicator for a media segment of the plurality of media segments, determining () power saving information for the media segment based on the power consumption indicator for the media segment and providing () the power saving information. Method () of receiving power saving information for media content is described including receiving () power saving information for a media segment in a media content, applying () said power saving information to the media segment to generate a power adjusted media content and providing () the power adjusted media content. Equivalent apparatuses for providing () and for receiving () power saving information for media content are also provided. 140-. (canceled)41. A method of providing power saving information for media content , the method comprising:receiving media content comprising a plurality of media segments;determining a power consumption indicator for a media segment of the plurality of media segments;determining power saving information for the media segment based on the power consumption indicator for the media segment, including determining an indicator of playout time duration for the media segment based on the power consumption indicator for the media segment; andproviding the power saving information.42. The method according to wherein said providing further comprises:providing said power saving information as metadata to said media content.43. The method according to wherein the power consumption indicator is a function of a luminance of the media segment.44. The method according to wherein said indicator of playout time decreases an average power consumption for said media content.45. The method according to wherein said average power consumption is a function of the power consumption indicator and an original playout time for ...

PUBLICATION OF COLLABORATIVE FlLE TO LlBRARY

Disclosed are examples of systems, apparatus, methods and computer program products for sharing and publishing files. In one aspect, the database system can maintain a user database, a file database and a library. The database system can receive a first request initiated by a first user to share a first file with one or more second users and, responsive to the first request, enable a second set of one or more permissions for each of the second users. The database system also can receive a second request initiated by the first user to publish the first file to the library and, responsive to the second request, publish the first file to the library. The database system additionally can restrict access to the published file based on permissions associated with the library. 120-. (canceled)21. A system comprising: obtaining an indication of a request to share a file accessible to a first group of collaborating users with a second group of collaborating users, the file stored in a first shared library, the accessibility of the file to the first group of users based on a set of permissions;', 'moving, responsive to the request to share the file with the second group of users, the file to a second shared library, the file in the second shared library accessible to the second group of users,', 'maintaining the set of permissions to provide the accessibility of the file in the second shared library to the first group of users;', 'adding, responsive to an indication to keep sharing the file with the first group of users when the file is moved, the first group of users to the file in the second shared library, the adding of the first group of users to the file in the second shared library comprising, 'sending a notification to the first group of users, the notification indicating the moving of the file to the second shared library;', 'obtaining an indication of a selection of one of different levels of access to restrict the accessibility of the file in the second shared ...

WAVEGUIDE FOR TRANSMITTING LIGHT

An optical device includes a stack that includes a first curved optical element stacked with a second curved optical element. The second curved optical element propagates light by total internal reflection. The stack also includes an incoupling diffractive grating that incouples the light into the second optical element and an outcoupling diffractive grating optically coupled to the incoupling diffractive grating through the second curved optical element. The outcoupling diffractive grating directs the light. The first curved optical element has a first refractive index, the second curved optical element has a second refractive index, and the first refractive index is different from the second refractive index by approximately 0.15 to 1.2. 1. An optical device comprising: a first curved optical element stacked with a second curved optical element, wherein the second curved optical element is configured to propagate light by total internal reflection;', 'an incoupling diffractive grating configured to incouple the light into the second curved optical element; and', 'an outcoupling diffractive grating optically coupled to the incoupling diffractive grating through the second curved optical element, the outcoupling diffractive grating configured to direct the light,', 'wherein the first curved optical element has a first refractive index,', 'wherein the second curved optical element has a second refractive index, and', 'wherein the first refractive index is different from the second refractive index by approximately 0.15 to 1.2., 'a stack of curved optical elements, the stack comprising2. The optical device of claim 1 , wherein:the stack further comprises a third curved optical element stacked with the second curved optical element;the third curved optical element is configured to protect the second curved optical element; andthe third curved optical element has a third refractive index that is different from the second refractive index by approximately 0.15 to 1.2.3. ...

Methods, systems and apparatus for playing back power saving media content

A method for adjusting power consumption of playing back a media content is presented. The method comprises receiving media content having first and second media segments; playing back the first media segment with a first number of frames different from a second number of frames in the first media segment; and playing back the second media segment, wherein the first number is determined according to average power of the first media segment and average power of the media content.

Compact Seismic Source for Low Frequency, Humming Seismic Acquisition

A compact seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal includes a casing and a low-frequency reciprocating drive. The casing defines a fluid tight chamber and comprises a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass. The drive is disposed within the fluid tight chamber and, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low seismic frequency. In one aspect, this action omni-directionally radiates the low frequency, humming seismic signal. On another aspect, the compact seismic source is substantially smaller than the wavelength of the low seismic frequency. Such a compact source may be deployed to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal during a seismic survey. 1. A compact marine seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal , the source comprising:a casing defining a gas filled fluid tight chamber and comprised of a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass;a controller;a low-frequency reciprocating drive disposed within the fluid tight chamber that, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low frequency to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal; andwherein a frequency of the source is controlled by adjusting a tow depth of the source using the controller.2. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections are joined by a sliding fluid tight seal allowing relative motion.3. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the first and second casing sections each include a hemispherically-domed end.4. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the reciprocating drive comprises:an excitation actuator disposed in the first casing section; anda push-pull rod mechanically linked to the excitation actuator at one ...

METHODS FOR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT IN MULTI-ROOM ENVIRONMENT

A method enables a user to pause or stop content reproduction in one viewing room, and resume content reproduction in another viewing room according to a timing condition. According to an exemplary embodiment, the method is used in a system including first and second video devices, and includes steps of: receiving by the first video device while playing back a program, a first control signal to interrupt the playback; enabling display of a message by the second video device for a predetermined time interval asking a viewer whether to continue playback of the program by the second video device; receiving by the second video device a second control signal within the predetermined time interval to continue playback of the program; and enabling playback of the program by the second video device in response to the second control signal. 1. A method for use in a system comprising first and second video devices , said method comprising steps of:receiving by said first video device while playing back a program, a first control signal to interrupt said playback;enabling display of a message by said second video device for a predetermined time interval asking a viewer whether to continue playback of said program by said second video device;receiving by said second video device a second control signal within said predetermined time interval to continue playback of said program; andenabling playback by said second video device said program in response to said second control signal.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of enabling removal of said display of said message responsive to said second control signal receiving step.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of if said second control signal is not received within said predetermined time interval claim 1 , enabling removal of said display of said message.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said program is a recorded program and said playback enabling step enables said second video device to ...

MOTOR CONTROL CENTER UNITS INCLUDING AUXILIARY POWER INTERLOCK CIRCUITS AND METHODS OF OPERATING SAME

A motor control center (MCC) unit for installation in a compartment of an MCC includes a frame, a bus contact assembly supported by the frame and comprising at least one moveable bus contact configured to releasably engage at least one power bus of the MCC, an auxiliary power input supported by the frame and configured to be connected to an external power source, and a control circuit supported by the frame. The MCC unit further includes an interlock circuit configured to selectively couple the control circuit to the at least one bus contact and the auxiliary power input responsive to positioning of the at least one bus contact. The interlock circuit may be configured to prevent power flow between the control circuit and the auxiliary power input when the at least one bus contact is engaged with the power bus. 1. A motor control center (MCC) unit for installation in a compartment of an MCC , the MCC unit comprising:a frame;a bus contact assembly supported by the frame and comprising at least one moveable bus contact configured to releasably engage at least one power bus of the MCC;an auxiliary power input supported by the frame and configured to be connected to an external power source;a control circuit supported by the frame; andan interlock circuit configured to selectively couple the control circuit to the at least one bus contact and the auxiliary power input responsive to positioning of the at least one bus contact.2. The MCC unit of claim 1 , wherein the interlock circuit is configure to prevent power flow between the control circuit and the auxiliary power input when the at least one bus contact is engaged with the at least one power bus.3. The MCC unit of claim 1 , wherein the interlock circuit comprises at least one switch configured to couple and decouple the control circuit and the at least one bus contact responsive to positioning of the at least one bus contact.4. The MCC unit of claim 1 , wherein the interlock circuit comprises at least one switch ...

System and Method for Resonator Frequency Control by Active Feedback

There is taught herein a system and method for creating an improved seismic source signal by applying a feedback mechanism, active adaptive control, to perturb a resonator device configuration on the fly so as to ensure that the overall trajectory of the sweep is correctly produced, even though the precise details of each oscillation of the source are still not constrained. An embodiment teaches a method for adjusting the squeeze piston or tow depth of a resonant piston seismic source to bring the resonant frequency to a desired value. As a consequence, the resulting seismic signal is improved as compared with seismic signals acquired via resonators that do not utilize the instant teachings. 1. A method of seismic exploration above a region of the subsurface of the earth containing structural or stratigraphic features conducive to the presence , migration , or accumulation of hydrocarbons , the method comprising:(a) selecting a controllable source having a squeeze piston integral thereto;(b) selecting a sweep pattern;(c) performing a sweep with said controllable source using said sweep pattern, said sweep having a sweep duration associated therewith;(d) measuring at least one frequency deviation between said performed sweep and said sweep pattern during said sweep;(e) using at least one of said at least one measured frequency deviation and said sweep pattern to determine a squeeze piston position perturbation;(f) while said sweep is being performed, using said determined squeeze piston position perturbation to adjust a position of said squeeze piston within said controllable source;(g) recording seismic data generated by said sweep; and,(h) using any of said recorded seismic data to explore within said region of the subsurface of the earth.2. A method of seismic exploration according to claim 1 , wherein steps (c) through (g) are performed a plurality of times claim 1 , thereby producing a plurality of different sweeps.3. A method of seismic exploration according to ...

WIRE-BASED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A wire based additive manufacturing system includes a base movable in a feed direction. Multiple welding lasers are each spatially fixed as the base moves in the feed direction. Multiple cutting lasers are each spatially fixed as the base moves in the feed direction. Multiple wire feed members each feed an individual wire of a plurality of wires onto the base as the base moves in the feed direction. Each one the multiple welding lasers is energized to fuse parallel adjoining ones of the plurality of wires, and each one of the cutting lasers is energized to cut one of the fused wires to complete one of a plurality of wire layers. 1. A wire based additive manufacturing system , comprising:a base movable in a feed direction;at least one welding laser;at least a first cutting laser and a second cutting laser;at least a first wire feed member feeding a first wire onto the base as the base moves in the feed direction; andat least a second wire feed member feeding a second wire onto the base and parallel to the first wire as the base moves in the feed direction;wherein the at least one welding laser is energized to fuse the first wire to the second wire, the first cutting laser is energized to cut the first wire and the second cutting laser is energized to cut the second wire to complete a wire layer.2. The wire based additive manufacturing system of claim 1 , wherein after the first and the second wires are fused together to complete the wire layer and each is cut the base is lowered and axially rotated to position the base to receive a next wire from the first wire feed member and a next wire from the second wire feed member to create a next wire layer above the wire layer.3. The wire based additive manufacturing system of claim 2 , wherein the next wire from the first wire feed member and the next wire from the second wire feed member are oriented orthogonally to the first wire and the second wire.4. The wire based additive manufacturing system of claim 1 , further ...

Compact Seismic Source for Low Frequency, Humming Seismic Acquisition

A compact seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal includes a casing and a low-frequency reciprocating drive. The casing defines a fluid tight chamber and comprises a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass. The drive is disposed within the fluid tight chamber and, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low seismic frequency. In one aspect, this action omni-directionally radiates the low frequency, humming seismic signal. On another aspect, the compact seismic source is substantially smaller than the wavelength of the low seismic frequency. Such a compact source may be deployed to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal during a seismic survey. 1. A compact marine seismic source for seismic acquisition generating a humming signal , the source comprising:a casing defining a gas filled fluid tight chamber and comprised of a first casing section and a second casing section of roughly equal mass;a controller;a low-frequency reciprocating drive disposed within the fluid tight chamber that, in operation, reinforces the natural reciprocating oscillation of the first and second casing sections relative to one another at a low frequency to omni-directionally radiate a low frequency, humming seismic signal; andwherein a frequency of the source is controlled by adjusting a tow depth of the source using the controller.2. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections are joined by a sliding fluid tight seal allowing relative motion.3. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the first and second casing sections each include a hemispherically-domed end.4. The compact seismic source of claim 1 , wherein the reciprocating drive comprises:an excitation actuator disposed in the first casing section; anda push-pull rod mechanically linked to the excitation actuator at one ...

METHODS, SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS FOR MEDIA CONTENT CONTROL BASED ON ATTENTION DETECTION

An aspect of present principles is directed to methods, systems, apparatus and computer executable code for executing instructions to perform at least a media control operation. This may include monitoring provided media content and attention information; determining attention detection based on the attention information; evaluating a filter condition based on the attention detection and additional attention information; and providing the media control operation based on an affirmative determination of the filter condition. The methods, systems and apparatus and computer executable code may further display the media control operation. 1. A method to perform at least one media control operation , the method comprising:monitoring provided media content and attention information;determining attention detection based on the attention information;evaluating a filter condition based on the attention detection and additional attention information; andproviding the media control operation based on an affirmative determination of the filter condition.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising displaying the media control operation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the additional attention information is at least one selected from the group of event record information and metadata.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the event record information includes at least one selected from a group of: time duration claim 3 , number of observers claim 3 , type of media content claim 3 , time information claim 3 , biometric information claim 3 , observational patterns claim 3 , time information claim 3 , display information claim 3 , and auxiliary devices.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein the event record information includes at least an event record that includes at least one selected from the group of a time stamp relating to a time of the media content claim 3 , the media content information at the time of the media content claim 3 , and at least attention information of at least ...

Quantification of Human Mitochondrial DNA Using Synthesized DNA Standards

A real-time quantitative PCR assay that utilizes a duplex, synthetic DNA standard to ensure optimal quality assurance and quality control. One embodiment of the invention facilitates amplification of mtDNA by focusing on a 105-base pair target sequence that is minimally homologous to non-human mtDNA. The present invention can also be used to identify the presence of PCR inhibitors and thus indicate the need for sample repurification. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. An oligonucleotide standard adapted for an assay for quantification of human mitochondrial DNA , said standard comprising: SEQ ID NO:1 (forward) and SEQ ID NO: 2 (reverse).10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled) The claimed invention was developed by an agency of the United States Government; the federal government therefore has certain rights in the invention.The sequence listing in electronic format is provided as a file entitled “sequence_listing_ST25.TXT,” created Mar. 26, 2012, which is 3 KB in size. The information in the electronic format of the sequence listing is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for quantification of DNA. More specifically, the invention relates to assays for the real-time quantification of human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).Sequence analysis of human mtDNA has become a valuable forensic tool for specimens, such as hair and calcified tissue samples, in which nuclear DNA analysis may fail due to DNA degradation or insufficient template. Analysis of mtDNA may be possible in such cases because human cells contain hundreds to perhaps thousands of mtDNA copies. In addition, mtDNA is circular and more resistant to exonuclease digestion. However, even though abundant on a cellular basis, mtDNA quantities may be limited. Thus, judicious use of a sample is important so that sample consumption is ...

VIRTUAL AND AUGMENTED REALITY DEVICES WITH STRUCTURED SURFACES

A virtual or an augmented reality device comprising: (i) a display component comprising a display surface, (ii) a lens air spaced from the display component; wherein at least one of the display component or the lens comprises a stray light reducing nanostructured surface. 1. A virtual or an augmented reality device comprising:(i) a display component comprising a display surface,(ii) a lens air spaced from the display component;wherein at least one of said display component or said lens comprises a stray light reducing structured surface.2. The device of wherein embodiments the stray light reducing structured surface comprises a plurality of nanostructures.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of nanostructures have a width greater than 1 nm and less than 1 micron.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein said device further comprises a plurality of stray light reducing structured surface claim 1 , each comprising a plurality of nanostructures.5. The device of wherein the lens is directly in front of the display component.6. The device of wherein the lens includes a curved refractive surface and a curved reflective surface.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein a beam splitter is situated between the lens and the display component.8. The device of wherein the stray light reducing structured surface comprises a coating.9. The device of wherein the stray light reducing structured surface comprises a structured anti-reflective coating.10. The device of wherein the display component comprises the stray light reducing structured surface claim 1 , the display component further comprising a diffraction element situated between the display surface and the stray light reducing structured surface.11. The device of wherein the stray light reducing structured surface comprises a structured anti-reflective coating.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein said display component further comprises a transparent substrate comprising an anti-reflective surface and a diffraction ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR GESTURE BASED TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL OF DISPLAYS

Methods and apparatus are provided for a gesture based touchscreen for control of a display. The methods and apparatus capture a reference image and identify portions of the captured image corresponding to a reference image, or corresponding to a known image portion, such as a pushbutton. The method processes portions of the captured image relative to the displayed or known image portion and generates a measure, such as a difference. The method also determines whether the measure, such as the difference, exceeds a threshold for at least some period of time, to determine whether to take some action in response to the determination. The action taken could correspond to the pushbuttons on the display

SENSOR FOR DETECTION OF MAGNETIC PARTICLES

Disclosed is a magnetic sensor for measuring flux density. The sensor comprises at least one tunnelling magnetoresistor, supporting circuitry and an output for outputting a signal from the tunnelling magnetoresistor. In another aspect, there is also provided a sensor probe comprising at least one magnetic sensor. A magnetic probe system is also described, comprising the probe sensor and processing circuitry. Methods of processing the output signal from the magnetic sensor are also described. In one application, the system and method allow for detection of tissue such as lymph nodes that have taken up small quantities of magnetic particles upon injection of a magnetic tracer containing the magnetic particles into a patient, and can be used to identify such tissue that could be affected by certain forms of cancer. 1. A magnetic sensor for measuring flux density , comprising:at least one tunnelling magnetoresistor, supporting circuitry, and at least one output for outputting an output signal proportional to the resistance of the at least one tunnelling magnetoresistor.2. A magnetic sensor as claimed in comprising two tunnelling magnetoresistors.3. A magnetic sensor as claimed in comprising three tunnelling magnetoresistors.4. A magnetic sensor as claimed in comprising four tunnelling magnetoresistors.5. A magnetic sensor as claimed in comprising a Wheatstone bridge.6. A magnetic sensor as claimed in wherein the Wheatstone bridge comprises four tunnelling magnetoresistors forming a first leg and a second leg with two of the tunnelling magnetoresistors in each leg.7. A magnetic sensor as claimed in wherein a first end of a first tunnelling magnetoresistor is connected to a supply voltage and a second end of the first tunnelling magnetoresistor is connected to a first junction point; a first end of a second tunnelling magnetoresistor is connected to the first junction and a second end of the second tunnelling magnetoresistor is connected to an electrical ground connection ...

PREDICTIVE DATA ANALYSIS USING VALUE-BASED PREDICTIVE INPUTS

There is a need for solutions that perform predictive data analysis using a value-based predictive input. This need can be addressed by, for example, determining, based at least in part on the value-based predictive input, a plurality of predictive component values; for each predictive component value of the plurality of predictive component values: obtaining a quantile regression distribution for the predictive component value; determining, based at least in part on the quantile regression distribution, a non-outlier portion of the quantile regression distribution; generating, for each quantile regression value of the one or more quantile regression values that is associated with the non-outlier portion, a scaled quantile regression value; and determining, based at least in part on each scaled quantile regression value for a quantile regression value associated with a predictive component value of the plurality of predictive component values, an entity opportunity prediction of the one or more entity predictions for the prediction entity. 1. A computer-implemented method for utilizing a value-based predictive input for a prediction entity of a plurality of prediction entities to generate one or more entity predictions for the prediction entity , the computer-implemented method comprising:determining, based at least in part on the value-based predictive input, a plurality of predictive component values; obtaining a quantile regression distribution for the predictive component value, wherein the quantile regression distribution indicates a distribution of the first component across the plurality of prediction entities via a plurality of quantile regression values,', 'determining, based at least in part on the quantile regression distribution, a non-outlier portion of the quantile regression distribution, and', 'generating, for each quantile regression value of the one or more quantile regression values that is associated with the non-outlier portion, a scaled ...

System and Methods for Power Distribution to Mobile Devices at Points of Interaction

This system and methods provides for a power source to drive a mobile device at a point-of-interaction either as an integrated or stand beside component of a point-of-presence device to enable the mobile device to be used as part of a transaction/interaction. In this context a transaction is an interaction between a mobile device and another electronic device or individual in which the mobile device conveys information identifying the holder of the device as being specifically qualified to receive goods or services based upon delivering said information through the mobile device and any verification and/or approvals that may be required by the receiving entity. The context of this is twofold, supporting both the identification and verification of the service recipient as well as the delivery of the specific credentials which, by verification and authorization of the credential, enable the interaction to conclude. The power shall be made available in the event that the power source for the mobile device is drained or non-functioning. Further to the invention is the possibility that the system may include controls which limit the power source availability such that the power source shall not provide recharging service. 1. System and methods for delivery of power to a mobile device , enabling the mobile device to activate and be used at a point-of-presence , enabling the holder of the device to convey the necessary information to interact at the point-of-presence. The information may either reside locally on the mobile device or utilize the mobile device as a pass-through of information secured at a remote location. The information exchanged includes either payment or rights data associated with the procurement of goods and services or use thereof previously acquired rights. A limiter shall be optionally available that shall restrict power delivery to the time period of typical activation and interaction timeframes.2. A system of is a solution claim 1 , which is ...

PORTABLE PARTS WASHER

A portable parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts that includes a washer body having an upper portion, a lower portion, and a wash basin formed within the upper portion having inner sidewalls, a floor panel and at least one drain aperture. The portable parts washer also includes an in-use reservoir formed within the lower portion of the washer body and having a bottom panel spaced from the floor panel and outer sidewalls, and which is configured to receive cleaning fluid from the wash basin through the drain aperture when the floor panel is in a substantially horizontal orientation. The portable parts washer further includes a storage reservoir formed within the upper and lower portions and which is configured to contain the cleaning fluid from the in-use reservoir when the floor panel is rotated to a substantially vertical orientation. 117.-. (canceled)18. A portable parts washer for cleaning mechanical parts , the parts washer comprising:an outer shell comprising outer sidewalls extending upward from a bottom panel to a top edge when the parts washer is in an in-use horizontal orientation;a wash basin comprising inner sidewalls extending upwardly from a floor panel to the top edge to define a wash basin opening, with the inner sidewalls being spaced inwardly from the outer sidewalls and the floor panel being spaced above the bottom panel to define an internal reservoir surrounding a bottom and sides of the wash basin, the internal reservoir being configured to receive cleaning fluid from the wash basin through at least one basin drain aperture defined in the floor panel when the parts washer is in the in-use horizontal orientation; anda handle formed into one of the outer sidewalls and adapted to enable suspension of the parts washer from the handle when the parts washer is in a totable vertical orientation,wherein the at least one basin drain aperture is offset from a center of the outer shell in the direction of the handle so that the cleaning fluid is ...

REDUCED BACK REFLECTION OPTICAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY PROBE

A beam-shaping optical system suitable for use with optical coherence tomography including a sheath defining a central cavity, a beam-shaping insert defining a beam-shaping element positioned within the central cavity, and an optical fiber having a core and a cladding. The optical fiber defines an angularly prepared fiber end configured to emit an electromagnetic beam toward the beam-shaping element with the core of the optical fiber locally expanded at the fiber end. 1. A beam-shaping optical system suitable for use with optical coherence tomography , comprising:a sheath defining a central cavity;a beam-shaping insert defining a beam-shaping element positioned within the central cavity; andan optical fiber having a core and a cladding, the optical fiber defining an angularly prepared fiber end configured to emit an electromagnetic beam toward the beam-shaping element,wherein the core of the optical fiber has at least one of a locally expanded core at the fiber end or the fiber end is tapered.2. The beam-shaping optical system of claim 1 , wherein the angle of the fiber end has an angle between about 4° and about 10°.3. The beam-shaping optical system of claim 1 , wherein the fiber end is configured to have a back reflection less than about −75 db.4. The beam-shaping optical system of claim 1 , wherein the locally expanded core of the optical fiber has a mode field diameter of between about 10 microns and about 40 microns at a beam wavelength of about 1310 nanometers.5. The beam-shaping optical system of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber is positioned with a ferrule and the fiber end is positioned at a face of the ferrule.6. The beam-shaping optical system of claim 5 , wherein the face of the fiber end is flush with the face of the ferrule such that the face is disposed at the same angle as the fiber end.7. The beam-shaping optical system of claim 1 , wherein the ferrule and the beam-shaping insert are configured to concentrically mate with the sheath such that ...

Waveguide-based optical systems and methods for augmented reality systems

An augmented reality optical system comprises a waveguide structure that includes a waveguide layer supported by a substrate. An input grating and an output grating reside within the waveguide layer and are laterally spaced apart. Input light from a display is made incident upon the input grating. The input light is coupled into the waveguide layer and travels therein as multiple guided modes to the output grating. The input and output gratings provide phase matching so that the guided modes are coupled out of the waveguide layer by the output grating continuously along the output grating to form output light. Meantime, light from a scene is transmitted perpendicularly through the output grating so that the output light and the light from the scene are combined by the eye of a user to form an augmented reality image.

Waveguide for transmitting light

An optical device includes a stack that includes a first curved optical element stacked with a second curved optical element. The second curved optical element propagates light by total internal reflection. The stack also includes an incoupling diffractive grating that incouples the light into the second optical element and an outcoupling diffractive grating optically coupled to the incoupling diffractive grating through the second curved optical element. The outcoupling diffractive grating directs the light. The first curved optical element has a first refractive index, the second curved optical element has a second refractive index, and the first refractive index is different from the second refractive index by approximately 0.15 to 1.2.

Dynamic filter system

A dynamic filter system includes a dynamic filter assembly including one or more filter elements and one or more members disposed within a housing. The filter elements and the members are interleaved and arranged to rotate with respect to one another. The dynamic filter assembly preferably includes one or more mechanisms to prevent preferential fouling.

Surgical instrument including viewing optics and an atraumatic probe

A surgical instrument (10) incorporating visualizing optics is disclosed. The instrument (10) comprises a handle (26) supporting a rigid hollow shaft (12), an expanded tip (28) is located on the distal end (16) of the shaft (12) providing a surface that will not tear or easily penetrate tissue. A fiber-optic assembly (32), containing at least one illumination transmitting fiber (38), a plurality of image carrying fibers (36) and an objective lens (50) mounted near the distal end of the image fibers (36) runs the length of the shaft (12). The objective lens (50) is positioned relative to an opening (48) in the tip (28) allowing viewing. Light for illuminating the surgical site passes through one or more illumination fibers (38) and through the opening (48) in the tip (28) of the probe. Light reflected from the tissue at the tip (28) of the probe is focused onto the distal face of the image bundle (36) by an objective lens (50) and is then transmitted to the proximal end of the image bundle (36). Connectors (42, 44) on the proximal ends of the illumination fibers (38) and image fibers (36) facilitate their being coupled to an illumination source and a viewing device.

Surgical instrument including viewing optics and an atraumatic probe

A surgical instrument incorporating visualizing optics is disclosed. The instrument comprises a handle supporting a rigid hollow shaft, an expanded tip is located on the distal end of the shaft providing a surface that will not tear or easily penetrate tissue. A fiber-optic assembly, containing at least one illumination transmitting fiber, a plurality of image-carrying fibers and an objective lens mounted near the distal end of the image fibers runs the length of the shaft. The objective lens is positioned relative to an opening in the tip allowing viewing. Light for illuminating the surgical site passes through one or more illumination fibers and through the opening in the tip of the probe. Light reflected from the tissue at the tip of the probe is focused onto the distal face of the image bundle by an objective lens and is then transmitted to the proximal end of the image bundle. Connectors on the proximal ends of the illumination fibers and image fibers facilitate their being coupled to an illumination source and a viewing device.

Method and apparatus for intranasal administration of a pharmaceutical composition

The present invention pertains to a method for administering a predetermined amount of a pharmaceutical composition to an animal comprising the steps of taking a cannula suitable for insertion into a nasal cavity of the animal, slidably connecting the cannula to a delivery device which is suitable for holding the pharmaceutical composition, inserting the cannula via a nostril into the nasal cavity such that a peripheral line of the cannula is contiguous with a circumferential line of the nostril, actuating the delivery device to force the said amount of the pharmaceutical composition through the cannula into the nasal cavity, retracting the cannula from the nasal cavity and removing the cannula from the device. The invention also pertains to an apparatus for performing this method, a cannula for use with the apparatus and a kit containing the required components to perform the method.

Alcoholic beverage infuser

La presente invención se refiere a un infusor de bebidas alcohólicas que permite obtener bebidas alcohólicas de graduación variable, aptas para el consumo humano, mezclando de forma automática alcohol etílico diluido con una esencia alimentaria. Para ello, el infusor comprende un depósito de alcohol etílico y una fuente de agua conectados hidráulicamente con una cámara volumétrica de mezcla, un portacápsulas aguas abajo de la cámara volumétrica para colocación de cápsulas monodosis de esencias, y con medios de inyección y extracción del líquido de la cámara volumétrica dentro de la cápsula. The present invention relates to an infuser of alcoholic beverages that makes it possible to obtain alcoholic beverages of varying graduation, suitable for human consumption, by automatically mixing diluted ethyl alcohol with a food essence. For this, the infuser comprises an ethyl alcohol tank and a water source connected hydraulically with a volumetric mixing chamber, a capsule holder downstream of the volumetric chamber for placing single-dose capsules of essences, and with injection and liquid extraction means of the volumetric chamber inside the capsule.

Dynamically configurated storage array with improved data access

A reconfigurable memory having M bit lines and a plurality of row lines, where M>1. The memory includes an array of memory storage cells, each memory storage cell storing a data value. The data value is read from or into the storage cells by coupling that data value to one of the bit lines in response to a row control signal on one of the row lines. A row select circuit generates the row control signal on one of the row lines in response to a row address being coupled to the row select circuit. The row select circuit includes a memory for storing a mapping of the row addresses to the row lines that determines which of the row lines is selected for each possible value of the row address.

Approximation of the magnitude of a vector

Video signal processing apparatus

Video signal processing apparatus includes a picture enhancement processor for processing a video signal to produce an enhanced video signal. The video signal includes a signal component representing video image data and another signal component representing non-image data such as vertical sync and a binary information component. The binary information component represents binary information that may occur, for example, during vertical blanking such as closed caption data, content advisory information (V-chip), or extended data services information. A control unit modifies the enhancement performed by the picture enhancement processor during intervals of the video signal that include non-image information. Modifying enhancement processing (e.g., reducing or disabling) during intervals that include the non-image information reduces degradation of the non-image information caused by the enhancement processing.

Compressed air foam fluid mixing device

The present invention is a mixing device for producing compressed foam for an extinguishing device for firefighting comprising a foam solution inlet that is operatively connected to a foam solution mixture area that is operatively connected to a compressed air inlet that is operatively connected to a compressed air injection manifold that is operatively connected to a mixing chamber. The compressed air injection manifold having a plurality of lateral sides that have a plurality of holes distributed across at least one of the lateral sides. A scrubbing collector pipe that extends into the mixing chamber to form an annular flow area within the mixing chamber. The scrubbing collector pipe having a plurality of holes distributed around an outer periphery of the scrubbing collector pipe. An inner collector pipe within the scrubbing collector pipe. A compressed air foam outlet operatively connected to the scrubbing collector pipe.

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE GAIN IN THE SOUND CHANNEL OF A SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A BROUGHT VIDEO SIGNAL

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN APPAREIL DANS UN SYSTEME DE TRAITEMENT DE SIGNAUX VIDEO AYANT UN RESEAU A FREQUENCE INTERMEDIAIRE EN QUASI-PARALLELE COMPRENANT UN CANAL VIDEO A FREQUENCE INTERMEDIAIRE AYANT UNE ENTREE DE SIGNAUX ET UNE ENTREE DE REGLAGE DU GAIN ET COMPRENANT UN CANAL A FREQUENCE INTERMEDIAIRE DU SON AYANT UNE ENTREE DE SIGNAL ET UNE ENTREE DE REGLAGE DU GAIN. SELON L'INVENTION, CET APPAREIL COMPREND UN MOYEN DE REGLAGE DU GAIN 62, 110 POUR PRODUIRE UN SIGNAL DE REGLAGE DU GAIN D'UNE GRANDEUR SE RAPPORTANT A LA GRANDEUR D'UN SIGNAL VIDEO TRAITE PAR LE SYSTEME ET UN MOYEN 65, 66, 67 POUR COUPLER LE SIGNAL DE REGLAGE DU GAIN A L'ENTREE DE REGLAGE DU GAIN DU CANAL VIDEO A FREQUENCE INTERMEDIAIRE ET A L'ENTREE DE REGLAGE DU GAIN DU CANAL DU SON A FREQUENCE INTERMEDIAIRE POUR CONTROLER LEUR GAIN. L'INVENTION S'APPLIQUE NOTAMMENT A LA TELEVISION PAR ABONNEMENT. THE INVENTION RELATES TO AN APPARATUS IN A SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING VIDEO SIGNALS HAVING A QUASI-PARALLEL INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY NETWORK INCLUDING AN INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY VIDEO CHANNEL HAVING A SIGNAL INPUT AND A GAIN ADJUSTMENT INPUT AND INCLUDING A INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY CHANNEL SOUND HAVING A SIGNAL INPUT AND A GAIN ADJUSTMENT INPUT. ACCORDING TO THE INVENTION, THIS APPARATUS INCLUDES A GAIN ADJUSTMENT MEANS 62, 110 FOR PRODUCING A GAIN ADJUSTMENT SIGNAL OF A SIZE RELATING TO THE SIZE OF A VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESSED BY THE SYSTEM AND A MEANS 65, 66, 67 TO COUPLE THE GAIN ADJUSTMENT SIGNAL TO THE INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY VIDEO CHANNEL GAIN ADJUSTMENT INPUT AND THE INTERMEDIATE FREQUENCY SOUND CHANNEL ADJUSTMENT INPUT TO CONTROL THEIR GAIN. THE INVENTION APPLIES IN PARTICULAR TO SUBSCRIPTION TELEVISION.

INTERFERRED VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEM

SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A BROUGHT VIDEO SIGNAL

L'invention concerne un système pour le traitement d'un signal brouillé de télévision du type diffusé. Selon l'invention, un décodeur de signaux vidéo 100 répond à un signal brouillé de télévision, le système ayant un canal de signaux vidéo comprenant un moyen d'entrée 40 de réception d'un signal de télévision du type diffusé et un détecteur vidéo 52, 54, 59 répondant à un signal reçu de télévision pour produire un signal vidéo détecté sur bande de base, ce signal vidéo détecté contenant des composantes de bruit pendant les intervalles d'effacement du signal vidéo détecté, un moyen 56 de suppression du bruit répond au signal vidéo détecté pour produire un signal vidéo de sortie dont les composantes de bruit sont supprimées pendant l'intervalle d'effacement et un moyen d'inhibition 58 qui empêche le fonctionnement du moyen de suppression du bruit en présence d'un signal brouillé de télévision. L'invention s'applique notamment aux systèmes de télévision par abonnement. (CF DESSIN DANS BOPI)

Easy-opening flexible container

A flexible container (1) including a flexible pouch (2) having a dispensing aperture (12) through which an interior space (11) is accessible from outside the flexible pouch (2), a flexible sealing member (13) releasably attached to the flexible pouch (2) and covering the dispensing aperture (12), and a rigid closure element (16) surrounding the dispensing aperture (12). The flexible sealing member (13) has at least two lifting tabs (14, 15) for lifting the flexible sealing member (13) and thereby exposing the dispensing aperture (12). The rigid closure element (16) has a base (17) permanently attached to the flexible pouch (2) and lid (18) connected to the base (17) by a hinge (19). At least one of the lifting tabs (14, 15) is likely to not be obstructed by the rigid closure element (16) when the lid (18) is in an open condition, thereby remaining usable for lifting the flexible sealing member (13) to expose the dispensing aperture (12), even if another lifting tab (14, 15) is obstructed by the rigid closure element (16).

APPARATUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE GAIN IN THE SOUND CHANNEL OF A SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A INTERFERED VIDEO SIGNAL

Method and apparatus for external crash analysis in a multitasking operating system

The invention provides a method, and a program for investigating the operation of processes of an application program running on a multitasking operating system of a computer system to determine if any of the processes have stopped for a predetermined exception incident, by: identifying to the operating system a plurality of predetermined exceptions to be investigated; instructing said operating system to stop a process when it encounters one of the predetermined exception incidents; scanning the computer system periodically for stopped processes; determining whether a stopped process has been identified as having encountered a predetermined exception incident; and performing a predetermined action if the process has encountered a predetermined exception incident.

Collection catheter and kit

A catheter for collecting fluid such as blood from a vessel such as a coronary sinus of a patient has an elongated, flexible tubular portion and an annular sealing member spaced from a distal end of the tubular member. A proximal end of the tubular member is adapted to be connected to a source of suction for applying suction to a collection lumen of the tubular member. The distal end is placed in a blood vessel with the sealing member spaced from opposing surface of the vessel in an absence of a suction applied to the collection lumen. Suction is applied to the collection lumen in an amount sufficient to draw blood from the vessel through the fluid inlet and into the collection lumen and further sufficient to urge the opposing surface of the vessel to migrate into sealing engagement with the sealing member.

Solar photovoltaic single axis tracker

An improved solar panel assembly is provided. The assembly includes a plurality of sub-assemblies which are spaced from one another. Each sub-assembly has at least two torque tubes and a plurality of laterally spaced rails which are coupled with the torque tubes for supporting a plurality of solar panels or reflectors thereon. Rotation of the torque tubes about the lateral axis rotates the solar panels or the reflectors mounted on the rails. At least one torque arm is joined with and extends transversely away from one of the torque tubes of each sub-assembly. A driveshaft extends longitudinally between the sub¬ assemblies and is moveable in the longitudinal direction for rotating the solar panels or reflectors via the torque arms, the torque tubes and the rails. The torque tubes are generally cylindrical in shape and adjacent torque tubes of each sub-assembly are co-axially joined in an end-to-end relationship with one another.

Sensor for detection of magnetic particles

Disclosed is a magnetic sensor for measuring flux density. The sensor comprises at least one tunnelling magnetoresistor, supporting circuitry and an output for outputting a signal from the tunnelling magnetoresistor. In another aspect, there is also provided a sensor probe comprising at least one magnetic sensor. A magnetic probe system is also described, comprising the probe sensor and processing circuitry. Methods of processing the output signal from the magnetic sensor are also described. In one application, the system and method allow for detection of tissue such as lymph nodes that have taken up small quantities of magnetic particles upon injection of a magnetic tracer containing the magnetic particles into a patient, and can be used to identify such tissue that could be affected by certain forms of cancer.

Drinking flask

A drinking vessel comprises a body part (10) to receive a drinks liquid, a lid (30) to seal the top of the body part, a liquid outlet passage (50, 52) extending down to a lower region of the interior space of the body part, and an air intake passage (54) also extending down to the lower region of the interior space of the body part. As the user draws liquid out of the vessel through the liquid outlet passage (50, 52), replacement air enters through the air intake passage (54) and then bubbles upwardly through the liquid within the vessel.

Filtration process and equipment.

Operational control in a seismic source

A method for controlling trajectory in a resonant marine seismic source comprises: controlling the source frequency and controlling the motion trajectory. Controlling the source frequency includes: estimating the source frequency from its internal state and the state of its environment; deriving a frequency error as the difference between the estimated frequency and the frequency of the desired trajectory; and driving the frequency error to zero. Controlling the motion trajectory includes: detecting a motion trajectory of the source; deriving a motion trajectory error as the difference between the desired motion trajectory and detected motion trajectory; and driving the motion trajectory error to zero.

Sensor for detection of magnetic particles

Infuser for alcoholic beverages

Infuser for alcoholic beverages which comprises an ethyl alcohol tank and a water source which are hydraulically connected with a volumetric 5 mixing chamber, a capsule holder downstream of the volumetric chamber for placement of monodose capsules of essences and injection and extraction means of the liquid from the volumetric chamber inside the capsule, wherein the connection of the ethyl alcohol tank and the water source with the volumetric chamber is implemented by way of shut-off solenoid valves, and 10 the volumetric chamber comprising, in the interior thereof, a main electrode and a plurality of secondary electrodes arranged above the main electrode at different levels.

Monitoring pipes

An apparatus and method are disclosed for monitoring a liquid filled pipe by ultrasonic techniques. It suggests the use, on a vehicle capable of fitting inside the pipe, and of being transported there along by the liquid flowing therewithin, of rings each of several ultrasonic transducers preferably disposed at equidistance circumferentially therearoun d, the rings being so arranged that one ring of transducers operates in the reflection mode purely radially while two rings of transduce rs operate as a pair in a longitudinal refraction mode. The vehicle is associated with power supply means, data gathering means and data storage capability, and a means for measuring the distance travelled along the pipe.

Rig engine control

A system for controlling power load on a rig engine of a wellbore rig, the system comprising: a controller for controlling said rig engine; and a sensor for sensing an exhaust temperature of said rig engine, the sensor in communic ation with the controller for providing to the controller signals indicat ive of the exhaust temperature, the arrangement being such that, in use, said controller maintains power load on said rig engine based on said exhaust temperature.

Single axis solar tracker

A single axis solar tracker assembly for supporting and controllably rotating a plurality of solar panels is provided. The solar tracker assembly includes a plurality of sub-assemblies which are spaced from one another in a first direction and are operably coupled with a driveshaft that is moveable in the first direction. Each sub-assembly includes at least one torque tube which extends in a second direction and torque arm which is operably coupled with the at least one torque tube. Each sub-assembly further includes a connector which operably connects the torque arm with the driveshaft for rotating the at least one torque tube in response to movement of the driveshaft in the first direction. The connector is pivotably coupled with the torque arm and non-pivotably coupled with the driveshaft and extends in a vertical direction to provide for an increased vertical distance between the torque arm and the driveshaft.